Eureka Police Seek Hit and Run Driver in Three Vehicle Crash

On December 9, 2025, an officer from the Eureka Police Department responded to a reported hit and run at the signal controlled intersection of W. Wabash Avenue and Spring Street. One of the involved drivers fled on foot before officers arrived, and the fleeing driver has not yet been identified.

Three vehicles were involved in the collision. One vehicle sustained moderate front side damage, a motorcycle suffered major damage, and a third vehicle sustained minor front end damage. Investigators located the primary impact area within the intersection and determined the collision was caused by a failure to yield during a left turn, a violation of California Vehicle Code 21801(a). No unusual roadway conditions were noted at the scene.

Officers documented evidence with photographs and body worn camera footage. A witness reported seeing one vehicle strike another and leave without stopping, and provided a description and a partial license plate. That information is under review as the case remains under investigation.

The crash occurred in a residential area where traffic signals are intended to manage vehicle and pedestrian movement. For Humboldt County residents this incident underscores the vulnerability of motorcycle riders and other road users when drivers do not yield appropriately. It also raises broader concerns about hit and run behavior and public safety in neighborhood corridors, particularly as evenings and holiday travel increase traffic on local streets.

Eureka Police Department investigators are asking anyone with information to come forward. If you have any information regarding this incident, contact the Eureka Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit at 707 441 4300. Providing video from dash cameras or home security cameras that cover W. Wabash Avenue and Spring Street around the time of the collision could be particularly helpful to the ongoing inquiry.