Humboldt County, CA: Fatal Crash on SR 255 near Samoa Bridges
2 Killed in Humboldt County Car Accident on State Route 255 near Samoa Bridges
Humboldt County, California (August 5, 2020) – Two people were killed early Wednesday morning in a traffic accident in Humboldt County, according to a report by the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported to the CHP officials at around 2:30 a.m.on State Route 255 near Samoa Bridges.
As per the report, a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu was heading southbound on State Route 255 when, for undetermined reasons, the vehicle veered off the road and crashed into the water on the east side of the bridge.
As a result of the crash, the Malibu became submerged in the water.
Car Accident on SR 255 near Samoa Bridges in Humboldt County Kills 2
First responders arrived at the scene and found two men in the submerged vehicle. The crews performed life-saving measures for both victims.
The two occupants of the Malibu were then taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries. Their names have not been disclosed pending notification of family.
It is undetermined whether alcohol or drugs were suspected factors in the accident.
The accident remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call the CHP Humboldt Area Office at 707-822-5981.
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