![[04-06-2025] Two People Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Alderpoint Road Near Quarry Road](https://ak1.to//m8Xq.webp)
Two people were injured, one critically, after a single-vehicle crash on Alderpoint Road near Quarry Road in Humboldt County on Sunday afternoon, April 6, 2025.
According to the Humboldt Communications Center, at around 2:12 p.m., emergency personnel were dispatched to the area of Alderpoint Road, east of Quarry Road, following reports of a vehicle crash.
A Toyota traveling westbound on Alderpoint Road had reportedly left the roadway and struck a tree. The driver, identified as 40-year-old Kevin K., sustained major injuries. The passenger, 23-year-old Joanna L., suffered moderate injuries.
Both individuals were transported by air ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Redding for medical treatment.
The cause of the crash is being investigated by the California Highway Patrol Garberville Area Office.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
