Arcata Man Troy Rassbach Fatally Struck on US 101 [Humboldt, CA]

Humboldt, CA (May 20, 2022) – On May 14, Troy Rassbach, 59, of Arcata, died in a US 101 pedestrian accident involving Stephanie Mellen, 44, of Eureka.

The authorities received the accident report at about 3:32 a.m. north of Indianola Cutoff.

Immediately, the paramedics responded and provided medical aid to the victim. However, Rassbach succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

According to the investigators, Rassbach was walking within the southbound lanes of the freeway when he was hit by the 2010 Honda Pilot driven by Mellen. 

Officers say impairment is not a factor in Mellen’s end. The authorities added that impairment on Rassbach’s end will still be determined by the Humboldt County Coroner’s Office.

Meanwhile, the CHP asks anyone with details about this fatal incident to reach out to the Humboldt Area CHP at (707) 822-5981 or (707) 268-2000 after business hours.

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We at Sweet Lawyers would like to send our sympathy to the loved ones of Troy Rassbach. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

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