Mark Taylor Injured in Fatal Crash on Highway 101 in Redcrest
Mark Taylor Injured in Redcrest Car Crash on U.S. Highway 101
Redcrest, California (May 10, 2021) – Mark Allen Taylor, 62, of Fortuna, was injured after being involved in a deadly accident south of Redcrest early Monday morning, according to a California Highway Patrol report.
The multi-vehicle crash happened at around 12:35 a.m. on U.S. Highway 101.
As per the CHP report, a 67-year-old Ferndale man was driving a white 2011 Kenworth semi-truck hauling an empty milk tank trailer southbound on U.S. Highway 101 within the right lane when he crashed head-on into a large tree that had fallen across the highway.
The semi-truck then traveled across the northbound lanes and veered off the east roadway shoulder before it crashed down an embankment.
The driver of the semi-truck, a 67-year-old Ferndale man, died at the scene. His name has not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin.
Moments later, a red 2020 Jeep Cherokee heading northbound on U.S. Highway 101 struck the tree head-on and stopped within the northbound lanes.
A white 2017 Toyota Tundra traveling southbound on U.S. Highway 101 crashed head-on into the tree and came to rest within the southbound lanes.
Minutes later, a 2018 Ford F-150 heading southbound on U.S. Highway 101 also crashed head-on into the tree and then hit the Toyota. After the impact, the Ford flipped onto its side.
Taylor, who was the Ford driver, was treated at the scene for minor injuries. The driver of the Toyota, Ruben Anthony Sepulveda, 52, of Redway, was taken to St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka with major injuries.
The driver of the Jeep, Marc Alexander Reichle of Fresno, did not suffer any injuries.
U.S. Highway 101 was blocked for nearly five hours following the crash. Motorists were being diverted onto State Route 254.
The accident remains under investigation by the CHP- Garberville Area.
Tips on What to do after a Car Accident in California
- Always stop and remain at the scene.
- Check if you or your passengers have been injured. In case someone is hurt, call emergency services or ask someone else to help.
- Get to safety – If your car is drivable, move it to a safe area. If it’s not, turn your hazard lights on and set up flares.
- Call 911 to report the accident.
- Never discuss or admit fault. Instead, wait for a police officer and insurance companies representatives to figure out the fault.
- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.
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