A 32-year-old pedestrian was killed Saturday afternoon when he reportedly tried to run across U.S. Highway 101 near Garberville and was hit by a Subaru.
Shortly after 1 p.m., Travis Rothwell, of Garberville, ran from the east across U.S. 101 and directly in front of a northbound 2001 Subaru Outback driven by a 20-year-old from Arcata. Rothwell died at the scene.
“Alcohol and or drug impairment is under investigation as a factor in this collision,” the California Highway Patrol stated in a press release.
See the full CHP press release copied below.
On February 25, 2017 at approximately 1307 hours, a 2001 Subaru Outback driven by 20 year old Guthrie Hayward was traveling northbound on US-101 at approximately 65 MPH, approaching the Redwood Drive Overcrossing. Suddenly, a male pedestrian identified as 32 year old Travis Rothwell ran from the east across US-101 directly into the path of the Subaru. Hayward took evasive action to the left but was unable to avoid striking Rothwell who continued his westerly movement across US-101. Rothwell sustained major injuries which he succumbed to at the scene.
The northbound lanes of US-101 were closed for approximately 2.5 hours due to the collision. Northbound traffic was diverted off US-101 at Garberville.
Alcohol and or drug impairment is under investigation as a factor in this collision which is under investigation by the California Highway Patrol- Garberville Area.
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From what I understand from the locals, he was running from people that he had ripped off ,was taken back in the woods and beat up and stripped naked, ran to the highway where he was struck by a car.
This hole story is fucked …..
When ever I see anything in the road or on side of road the first thing most people do is take their foot off the gas …. Would never keep going the same speed just switch lanes… Sounds like someone wasn’t paying attention until it was too late….
No fucking justice for action anymore..
Killing someone after saying there was something in the road not sure what it was……. Just keep going 65 that’s safe.
How do you love with yourself!!!!!