Clinton Deckert II Dead after Hit-and-Run Collision on Central Avenue at Bella Vista Road [McKinleyville, CA]

Clinton Deckert II Killed in McKinleyville Hit-and-Run Accident

 
MCKINLEYVILLE, CA (May 20, 2019) – One person died after an alleged hit-and-run collision in McKinleyville on Saturday, May 18.
 
47-year-old Clinton Eugene Deckert II of McKinleyville was walking in northbound along the east shoulder of Central Avenue. In addition, this was just south of Bella Vista Road.
 
25-year-old Shala Marie Bianco of McKinleyville was driving a black 1997 Toyota Rav4 northbound on Central Avenue. Police stated she was approaching to the rear of Deckert. As the Toyota approached Deckert, Bianco made an unsafe turn and turned the Toyota to the right.
 
As a result, the Toyota drove onto the shoulder and collided into Deckert. After that, Bianco fled the scene at a high rate of speed, continuing to drive north towards town.
 
Deckert was pronounced deceased at the scene.
 
Within less than an hour time, Bianco called Humboldt Communications Center and stated she was the driver involved. Bianco was contacted and arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs.
 
Due to this collision, Central Avenue was closed for approximately an hour and twenty minutes.

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Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Clinton Deckert II.

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