Fatal Accident Takes Coquille Man, April 18

On Sunday April 16, 2017 at approximately 4:30 PM, OSP was notified of a single occupant vehicle crash on Highway 101 at mile post 243 southbound. Evidence indicated a red 2008 Hyundai SUV left the roadway and entered the soft shoulder. The SUV entered a ditch, became airborne for a short distance before making contact with the ground, rolling and coming to an uncontrolled rest in some trees overhanging a creek. The driver was identified as 66 year old Thomas A. EYRICH of Coquille. The driver succumbed to injuries sustained during the crash and pronounced deceased at the scene. Investigation is ongoing. There were no other occupants in the vehicle and no other vehicles were involved in this crash.