Hwy. 26 Fatal, Clatsop Co., Nov. 14

On November 10, 2022, at approximately 7:30PM, the Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle vs pedestrian crash on HWY 26, near MP 1.5. The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Toyota Camry, operated by Robert Greenawald (72) of Seaside, struck a pedestrian, Timothy L. Painter (65) of Seaside, who was walking within the westbound lane of HWY-26, near MP 1.5. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. The operator of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. OSP was assisted by the Cannon Beach Police Department, the Clatsop County Sheriff’s Department, Seaside Fire, Medix, and ODOT.