Amanda Dyball Seriously Injured after Struck by Vehicle on Highway 101 [HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CA]

36-Year-Old Fortuna Woman Hospitalized in Pedestrian Crash on Highway 101 in Humboldt County

 
HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CA (November 19, 2019) – CHP officials responded to a pedestrian accident leading to serious injuries early Tuesday morning.
 
The crash happened around 1:21 a.m., on Highway 101 at the California Redwood Company crossing, just north of Harper Motors. Dispatchers arrived to the area shortly after.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, a 36-year-old Amanda Dyball of Fortuna was walking southbound on the highway when a vehicle struck her.
 
As a result, Dyball suffered major injuries. Paramedics rushed her to St. Joseph Hospital in an unknown condition.
 
Officers said the driver of the vehicle, 32-year-old Jorge Martinez, and his passenger, 36-year-old Paula Bana, both of Santa Rosa, stayed on the scene.
 
Moreover, it was dark and raining lightly at the time of the collision, increasing the danger of crossing the roadway at this location.
 
The CHP Humboldt Area Office is continuing its investigation and asks anyone who may have information to contact the office at 707-822-598.
 
When a car collides with a pedestrian, there is an extremely high potential for serious injury, even death. Thus, it is imperative for drivers to follow simple rules for safety. Pay attention to crosswalks, making sure pedestrians are not crossing the road before passing through. Pay attention to traffic controls and yield to pedestrians already crossing the road even if not at the crosswalk.

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