Reedsport, Ore. – Yesterday at about 3:00PM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a multiple vehicle crash (east of Reedsport).
According to Sergeant Josh Young, a 2009 Nissan Cube, driven by 35 year old Sarah E WRIGHT of Palm Springs, CA, was traveling westbound on HWY 38 when it crossed the centerline. The Nissan struck an eastbound 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup towing a fifth wheel recreational vehicle and then a 2003 Honda Pilot which had been following the Dodge. The Nissan came to a rest on it’s roof.
WRIGHT and her passenger, 28 year old Evan T FASS of Palm Springs, CA, were taken to Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay. The operator of the Honda, 54 year old Catherine M PATTERSON of Portland, and her passenger, 77 year old Freda G MCCREA of Portland were also transported to Bay Area Hospital.
WRIGHT was pronounced deceased upon her arrival at the hospital. The level of injuries for the others transported is unknown at this time.
The investigation is continuing into contributing factors.
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