On December 3, 2016 at about 7:30PM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a two vehicle crash on Highway 26 near milepost 14 (east of Seaside). Preliminary investigation revealed a 2006 Chevy Equinox was traveling eastbound on Highway 26 when it crossed the centerline and struck a 2012 GMC pickup. The driver of the Chevrolet, Anali AGUILAR GAONA, age 21, of Cornelius was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her passenger, Marilyn MANRIQUEZ GUTIERREZ, age 23, also of Cornelius, was also pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the GMC, Michael J HEUVELHORST, age 63, and his passenger, Linda J HEUVELHORST, age 69, were transported to local hospitals for non-life threatening injuries (both are Seaside residents). Highway 26 was closed or partially closed for over five hours while the investigation was conducted. Speed is being investigated as a contributing factor in the crash.
