Police determine unattended death accidental

On Saturday, Feb. 5, at 07:34 a.m., the Humboldt Police Department, and Humboldt Ambulance responded to 10 Rainbow Dr. for an unresponsive 44-year-old female lying on the residential driveway.
First responders discovered the individual was deceased. The initial investigation provided no indication of foul-play, and the death appeared to be accidental, according to Humboldt Police Chief Joel Sanders.
The name of the deceased has not been released. Humboldt County Medical Examiner, Mike Sexe said he confirmed the death at the scene Saturday morning. “The cause of death is pending an autopsy,” Sexe said. The autopsy is planned for Tuesday, Feb. 8.
The investigation of the incident is ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to call the Law Enforcement Center at (515) 332-2600.


