On June 19, 2019, a deputy with the Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office responded to Hwy 26 and Nordmark Dr. in Seaside for a report of a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival, it was determined the pedestrian was backed over by a 56 year-old male driving a Ford Ranger truck, during an argument. The 51-year-old female victim, suffered serious injuries and was transported to Columbia Memorial Hospital prior to the deputy arriving and later flown to Oregon Health Sciences University hospital.
Ronald Keith Hobbs, born September 9, 1962, was taken into custody at the scene and lodged in the Clatsop County Jail on June 19, 2019 on one count each of Reckless Endangering and Assault IV. The investigation into the incident is still ongoing.
Cannon Beach Police Department assisted on this call.