CBPD release – The Coos Bay Police Department responded to a fatal traffic crash on 05/05/21, at 0743 hours, in the 2800 block of Ocean Boulevard near 28th Street. Thanks to information provided by the public and further investigative leads, Coos Bay Police learned, 43-year-old Rex Lawton of Coos Bay, pushed his vehicle from North 28th Street onto Ocean Boulevard just prior to being struck by the vehicle operated by 50-year-old Joseph Gayewski of Coos Bay. Based on the information and evidence obtained, it appeared Mr. Gayewski was unable to react in time to avoid the collision. No criminal charges are being pursued against Mr. Gayewski related to the traffic crash. The Coos Bay Police Department is still trying to identify the female passenger who was with Mr. Lawton at the time of the crash. Anyone with information about the identity of the female is encouraged to call the Coos Bay Police Department at 541-269-8911 or Coos Stop Crime at 541-267-6666.