1 Killed, Ismael Lopez Injured in Humboldt County Car Crash at Myrtle Avenue and Russell Lane
1 Killed in Car Accident at Myrtle Avenue and Russell Lane in Humboldt County
Humboldt, California (December 17, 2020) – At least one person was killed in a car crash in Humboldt County on Thursday morning.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened in the area of Myrtle Avenue and Russell Lane at about 2:36 a.m.
Ismael Lopez Jr. had been driving a 2008 Nissan Altima on the roadway when he crashed into two parked vehicles.
A female passenger in the vehicle was transported to St. Joseph Hospital where she died while undergoing treatment.
Lopez Jr. was also hospitalized with unspecified injuries. He was later arrested on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and driving under the influence of alcohol resulting in injuries.
No additional information about the accident was provided.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
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