April 21, 2023 / Source: North Coast Journal.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a motor vehicle accident occurred in Humboldt on Thursday. The crash happened at Price Creek Road, west of Blue Slide Road at around 11:12 a.m.
According to the investigators, a 2006 Ford Escape and a 60-year-old were involved in the collision. The officials stated that the Ford driver was traveling off the roadway, down a steep embankment, and crashed.
A 60-year-old Gene Stuart was identified as the Ford driver who suffered significant injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to the reports, it is not yet known if alcohol or drugs played a role in the accident. No additional information regarding the fatal crash was provided by the Deputies.