Hwy. 26 Fatal, Clatsop Co., Aug. 1

On Sunday, July 30, 2023, at about 6:20 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 26, near milepost 11, in Clatsop County. The preliminary investigation indicated a Toyota Rav 4, operated by Lorelei Weber, (64) of Seaside, was traveling westbound when for unknown reasons failed to negotiate a curve. The Rav 4 left the roadway and collided with a tree. The single occupant (Weber) was declared deceased at the scene. The roadway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by Cannon Beach Fire and Rescue as well as ODOT.