Fatal South of Bandon, Dec. 15

News Alert from the Oregon State Police – Statewide: Single Vehicle Double Fatal Crash HWY 101 MP 255 North of Bandon, Sunday, Dec. 14, 9:15 a.m. Expect delays in area. Check www.tripcheck.com for updates. News release, Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Sunday morning’s single vehicle double fatal crash on Highway 101 north of Bandon. On December 14, 2014 at 7:48am (OSP) troopers from the Coos Bay Area Command responded to a single vehicle double fatal crash on Highway 101 near milepost 255. Preliminary information indicates that a 1991 Honda Accord, driven by CHRISTOPHER CONEY, age 20, from Coos Bay, was southbound on Highway 101 and for unknown reasons travelled off the roadway and ultimately struck several trees. CONEY and a passenger identified as RACHEL RAGLE, age 23, from Coos Bay, both died at the scene of the crash. OSP troopers are continuing the investigation and believe that speed and alcohol use are contributing factors in the crash. Seatbelt use is still being determined by investigators.