Clatsop County, Ore 23 July 24- On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 5:20 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy-101, near milepost 15, in Clatsop County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Dodge Dakota, operated by Thoren Poole (33) of Seaside, entered the northbound lane for unknown reasons and struck a Ford F450, operated by Jeremy Townsend (50) of Warrenton, head-on. 

The operator of the Dodge (Poole) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Ford (Townsend) was seriously injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment.

The highway was impacted for approximately six hours during the on-scene investigation.

OSP was assisted by Gearhart Fire, Clatsop County Sheriff's Office, and ODOT.

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