On October 3rd, 2024, at approximately 12:32 PM, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a dirt bike and a Federal Express delivery truck on N. Maple Dr. in Otis, OR. First Responders arrived on scene at approximately 12:49 PM and determined the operator of the dirt bike, a 15-year-old juvenile male, was deceased. The operator of the delivery truck, Noah Gibbs, 29, of Lincoln City, immediately called 911 and attempted first aid measures to the juvenile while remaining on scene and cooperating with the investigation.

N. Maple Dr, a one-lane county road, remained closed for several hours while members of the Lincoln County Multi-Agency Crash Team responded to investigate the crash. Preliminary investigation revealed the dirt bike was traveling East on N. Maple Dr. while the delivery truck was travelling West at the time of the head on collision between the vehicles. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, but at this time there is no indication drugs or alcohol played a factor.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is grateful to our agency partners, including North Lincoln Fire, and the Oregon State Police. The family members of the deceased were notified, and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has extended our sincere condolences for their loss. Members of the public with any information related to this crash are encouraged to contact the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office at 541-265-0777 and reference case number NPS24017186.