Tillamook, Ore. – Yesterday shortly before 1 p.m., OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a report of a multiple vehicle crash on HWY 6 at milepost 2 near Tillamook.
According to Trooper Jace Hall, a 2013 Grey in color Hyundai Elantra, operated by 79 year old James H BRENNAN and occupied by 78 year old Anna M BRENNAN, of Aloha was stopped on Wilson River Loop facing southbound with several cars in front, preparing to turn east on State Route 6.
A 2003 Tan in color Chevy Silverado, driven a 16 year old male juvenile, of Tillamook, was westbound on State Route 6, approaching the intersection of Wilson River Loop. A 2009 Red Chevy HHR driven by 41 year old Francis R MEETZE III and occupied by 34 year old Brooke R MEETZE and a 3 year old boy from Tillamook was stopped, facing eastbound on State Route 6, preparing to turn north onto Wilson River Loop.
Preliminary investigation indicates the Hyundai attempted to turn east onto State Route 6 and entered the intersection when it was unsafe to do so. The Silverado attempted to stop but was unable to avoid a collision. The Silverado struck the Hyundai in the Hyundai’s driver side.
The two vehicles then collided with the stopped HHR. The driver of the Hyundai, James BRENNAN, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The passenger of the Hyundai was flown by Oregon Lifeguard (Helicopter) to a Portland area hospital for further treatment. No other occupants were transported and all occupants were wearing their safety belts. Airbags deployed in the Silverado and Hyundai.
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