Brutal Auto-Pedestrian Crash on Sunset Avenue Injures 1 [Arcata, CA]

Arcata, CA (March 14, 2025) On Thursday morning, a frightening auto-pedestrian crash on Sunset Avenue left a person hurt.

According to the Arcata Police Department (APD), the shocking crash happened around 8:05 a.m. near the Sunset Avenue offramp.

Reports say that a silver truck struck a pedestrian, causing traffic delays in the area.

The truck’s driver pulled over to the right-hand shoulder after the collision.

Emergency responders, including the Arcata Police Department and Cal Fire, arrived at the scene.

Initial reports suggested the pedestrian sustained a leg injury, but he was later found walking toward the college with a backpack.

Authorities eventually located him and transported him to the hospital with injuries to his left hand.

Traffic on Sunset Avenue and the offramp slowed as crews worked to clear the scene. Delays continued as the area remained congested.

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