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Earlier this morning the Eureka Police Department responded to an injury traffic collision involving a Humboldt County Sherrif's Office patrol car and a pedestrian.

According to the release, the HCSO patrol car was traveling eastbound on Fifth Street when it struck the 44-year old Eureka resident on the roadway. The Eureka man suffered moderate injuries and was sent to St. Joseph's Emergency Room for treatment. He's now in stable condition.

"There was no indication of drug or alcohol use by the Deputy, however, the pedestrian’s state of intoxication/influence is still under investigation," the release states.

Any witnesses to the collision are urged to call EPD Officer Mullen at 441-4060.

Read the full press release below.

August 21, 2020
Subject: Injury Traffic Collision

On August 21, 2020, at about 6:07 a.m., officers of the Eureka Police Department responded to an injury traffic collision at the intersection of 5th and “N” Streets in Eureka. It was reported that the collision involved a Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) patrol unit and a pedestrian.

Upon the officers arrival, the pedestrian (a 44 year old Eureka resident) was located in the roadway and he had sustained moderate injuries. Medical personnel were summoned to the scene and the pedestrian was transported to St. Joseph ER for treatment. He is currently in stable condition.

The preliminary information indicates that the HCSO unit was traveling eastbound on 5th Street, when it struck the pedestrian who was in the roadway.

There was no indication of drug or alcohol use by the Deputy, however the pedestrian’s state of intoxication/influence is still under investigation.

This is an active investigation and any witnesses to the collision are urged to contact Officer Mullen at 707-441-4060. Further information will be released as available.