Fatal Crash on Highway 101 in Coos County
On June 11, 2024, a fatal single-vehicle crash occurred in Coos County, OR. The southbound Ford Windstar, driven by David Joseph Babb, veered off Hwy-101 and hit a tree, resulting in his death. The crash is under investigation.
Coos County, OR. – Official Release: On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 7:10 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Hwy-101, near milepost 228, in Coos County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Ford Windstar, operated by David Joseph Babb (54) of Coos Bay, left the roadway for unknown reasons, struck a tree in the southbound ditch, spun, and came to rest on its roof.
The operator of the Ford (Babb) was declared deceased at the scene.
The highway was impacted for approximately two hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
OSP was assisted by Haruser Fire and ODOT.
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Sympathy, thoughts and prayers to this gentleman’s family. 💔 RIP David 🙁