William Montgomery Killed in Car Crash on State Route 255 in Humboldt
William Montgomery ID’d as 1 of 2 Killed in Humboldt Car Accident on State Route 255 near Samoa Bridges
Humboldt, California (August 7, 2020) – One of the two people who died in a traffic accident early Wednesday morning in the Humboldt area has been identified as William Bryant Montgomery, 52, of Eureka.
The fatal crash was reported to the CHP officials at around 2:30 a.m.Wednesday, August 5, on State Route 255 near the third span of Samoa Bridges.
As per the report, a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by Montgomery, 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.
First responders arrived at the scene and found Montgomery and his male passenger 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.
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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