Friday, November 8, 2024

Truck Flees Scene After Striking Pedestrian Near Fort Bragg

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[Stock image taken by Matt LaFever]

A pedestrian was reportedly injured this evening after being struck by a white truck towing a trailer near Fort Bragg. The driver of the vehicle reportedly fled the scene following the incident.

The collision occurred around 7:01 p.m. near the intersection of State Route 20 and Babcock Lane, just east of Fort Bragg, according to scanner traffic and the California Highway Patrol Traffic Incident Information Page.

First responders are currently converging on the scene. The extent of the injuries is unknown.


UPDATE 7:15 p.m.: A bystander at the scene relayed to first responders that both the victim and the driver had left the scene. Additionally, the victim reportedly had a visible contusion on his head.


UPDATE 7:20 p.m.: The Fort Bragg Police Department is reportedly out with a male bleeding from the face at the Noyo Bridge thought to be the victim of the hit and run.


Please remember that this story is unfolding. Information is being reported as we gather it. However, some of the information coming from witnesses and initial official reports could be wrong. We will do our best to get the facts but, in the case that something is inaccurate, we will update with correct information as soon as we can.


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2 COMMENTS

  1. Both left scene……..not a hit run. ,more to this I’m sure, 10 days to report a injury or non injury accident….after a year everything dropped if people do not pursue more action. If one stayed it would be different.

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Matt LaFever
Matt LaFeverhttps://mendofever.com/
For the past seven years, Matt LaFever has covered the North Coast of California in both print and radio news. A Humboldt State graduate, he has lived in the Emerald Triangle for nearly 20 years. His reporting spans local issues like crime and wildfires. When not writing, Matt is an avid outdoorsman, exploring Northern California’s rugged landscapes. Reach out to him at matthewplafever@gmail.com.

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