On June 28, 2015 at about 3:00PM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a multiple vehicle crash on HWY 38 near milepost 9 (east of Reedsport). According to Sergeant Josh Young, a 2009 Nissan Cube, operated by Sarah E WRIGHT, age 35, of Palm Springs, CA, was traveling westbound on HWY 38 when it crossed the centerline. The Nissan struck an eastbound 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup towing a fifth wheel recreational vehicle and then a 2003 Honda Pilot which had been following the Dodge. The Nissan came to a rest on it’s roof. WRIGHT and her passenger, Evan T FASS, age 28, of Palm Springs, CA, were transported to Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay. The operator of the Honda, Catherine M PATTERSON, age 54, of Portland, and her passenger, Freda G MCCREA, age 77, of Portland were also transported to Bay Area Hospital. WRIGHT was pronounced deceased upon her arrival at the hospital. The level of injuries for the others transported is unknown at this time. The operator of the DODGE pickup, Dan W AGEE, age 39, and his passengers; Joann M AGEE, age 34, and a four year old male were uninjured (all from Woodburn). HWY 38 was closed for several hours while the investigation was conducted and wreckage removed.
