Hwy. 101 Fatal North Coast, May 31

On Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at 5:32pm, Oregon State Police responded to a head-on crash on Hwy 101 near Dellmoor  Loop Rd. (Between Astoria and Seaside)  Preliminary investigation revealed that a white Ford Escape, operated by Dale Larson, age 84 from Astoria, was traveling southbound when for unknown reason(s) crossed into northbound lane.  A northbound black GMC pickup, operated by Jesse Taylor, age 38 from Seaside, was unable to stop, hitting head-on with the Ford Escape.  Larson was not wearing a seat belt and suffered fatal injuries. Hwy 101 was closed for 2.5 hours with a detour in place.