Justin Seaman Killed in High-Speed Crash on Highway 3 [TRINITY CENTER, CA]

William Hancock, Otoniel Moreno, Treyvn Mullins and Owen Fite Injured in Deadly Crash on Highway 3

 
TRINITY CENTER, CA (September 6, 2019) – A driver was killed and four other passengers were injured following a high-speed crash Friday evening in Trinity Center.
 
The crash happened around 8:00 p.m. on northbound Highway 3, just south of Guy Covington Drive.
 
According to the CHP, a 2003 Ford pickup truck was traveling at a high rate of speed. As it approached a curve in the road, it veered off the highway and struck a tree on the shoulder.
 
As a result, the driver died at the scene. He was identified as 20-year-old Justin Seaman of Eagle Point, Oregon.
 
Meanwhile, paramedics airlifted four other passengers to Mercy Medical Center. William Hancock, 19, of Eureka, and Otoniel Moreno, 19, of Arcata, suffered major injuries. A 20-year-old Treyvn Mullins of Eureka and Owen Fite, 18, also from Eureka, reported to have moderate injuries.
 
The highway was closed until around 2:05 a.m. while the rescue operation was being conducted.
 
Officers say alcohol appears to have been a factor in the crash. Further investigation is underway.

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Our deepest condolences are with the family and friends of Justin Seaman. We also wish the injured victims a swift and steady recovery.

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