Kayla Guest Involved in Fatal Pedestrian Accident on Highway 101 [Humboldt, CA]

Kayla Guest Involved in Deadly Pedestrian Crash on Highway 101 near Bayside Cutoff

 
HUMBOLDT, CA (June 9, 2022) — Kayla Guest struck and killed a pedestrian on Highway 101 near Bayside Cutoff on Sunday morning.
 
According to a news release from the California Highway Patrol, the deadly pedestrian accident happened around 3:04 a.m. Under unclear circumstances, a 2003 Mercury Mariner, driven by 32-year-old Guest of McKinleyville, struck a person on the highway.
 
Soon after, emergency medical personnel responded and tried to save the seriously injured victim. However, despite these efforts, the individual succumbed to severe injuries and died at the scene.
 
At this time, the fatal victim’s name has been withheld pending notification of next of kin. Guest did not appear intoxicated at the time of the investigation.
 
However, the Humboldt County coroner’s office will look into the pedestrian’s toxicology report to determine if alcohol played a part. If anyone has more information, please call the Humboldt Area CHP at (707) 822-5981.

Our caring thoughts go out to the bereaved family and friends of the victim.

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