One deceased and one seriously injured in HWY 101 collision in Clatsop County
A two-vehicle crash occurred in Clatsop County on July 23, 2024, resulting in one death and serious injury. The highway was impacted for about six hours during the investigation.
Clatsop County, OR.– Official Release: On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 5:20 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy-101, near milepost 15, in Clatsop County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Dodge Dakota, operated by Thoren Poole (33) of Seaside, entered the northbound lane for unknown reasons and struck a Ford F450, operated by Jeremy Townsend (50) of Warrenton, head-on.
The operator of the Dodge (Poole) was declared deceased at the scene.
The operator of the Ford (Townsend) was seriously injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The highway was impacted for approximately six hours during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by Gearhart Fire, Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office, and ODOT.
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