Senior Run Over, Trapped Under Vehicle In Accident

Grisly scene in Northtown, with 69-year-old man suffering major injuries

Humboldt Sentinel
1/5/09
By Sentinel Staff

ARCATA -- A vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision in Northtown this morning resulted in grievous injury to an unidentified senior citizen.

At about 11:30 a.m., Arcata Police Department and Arcata Fire Department officials responded to the intersection of Seventeenth and H Street, along with Arcata Ambulence personnel. They found a man partially trapped under the vehicle which struck him, and upon extricating him, his major injuries were stabilized on scene and he was transported to Mad River Community Hospital. Due to his injuries, he was airlifted later today to Mercy Hospital in Redding, according to a statement by APD sergeant Dave Brown.

“This incident appears to be a tragic accident,” he stated. “…no charges are anticipated.”

Officers from the California Highway Patrol assisted in the investigation. The vehicle driver, a minor, was not injured in the collision, and following the investigation, he was released to his parents at the scene.

The APD encouraged all drivers, riders and pedestrians to use caution in situations where others may be using the roadway, and special attention should be paid during rainy weather.