State Police Investigate Serious Injury Crash On The Coast

Depoe Bay, Ore, – OSP Troopers are continuing their investigation of Friday evening’s crash that partially closed HWY 101 for hours. yesterday at about 6:40 PM, OSP Troopers and emergency vehicles responded to the report of a three vehicle crash on HWY 101 near milepost 129 (south of Depoe Bay).

According to Sergeant Cari Boyd, a 2002 Ford F150, operated by 52 year old James M GILDERSLEEVE of Waldport, was traveling northbound on HWY 101 when for unknown reasons crossed the centerline. GILDERSLEEVE’s vehicle struck two southbound vehicles. GILDERSLEEVE was the only occupant in his vehicle. GILDERSLEEVE was taken by air ambulance to Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis with serious injuries.

The first vehicle it struck was a 2013 Toyota RAV4, driven by 51 year old Mark JACKSON of Newberg. JACKSON’s vehicle was struck on the driver’s side which caused it to spin around and come to rest blocking both directions of traffic. JACKSON had three occupants in his vehicle. One of these passengers, 44 year old Tina JACKSON was taken to Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport with moderate injuries.
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The second vehicle GILDERSLEEVE struck was a 2014 Dodge Pickup, operated by 43 year old Ryan M VALDEZ of Newberg. VALDEZ had three occupants in his vehicle. VALDEZ was transported to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital with moderate injuries.

Hwy 101 was restricted to one lane of travel for approximately 6 hours. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

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