Hwy. 101 Fatal, Aug. 3

Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Tuesday afternoon’s single vehicle fatal crash along State Route 130 near milepost three, which resulted in the death of a Cloverdale man. On August 1, 2016, a report of an overdue driver was taken by Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office in efforts to locate Roger Thomas TRACEY, age 76, of Cloverdale, who was operating a white 2008 Nissan Versa at the time. On August 2, 2016, at about 12:57 p.m., tire tracks were observed in the gravel at the location of State Route 130, near milepost three. (Four miles south of Pacific City). Upon further investigation, Mr. TRACEY’s vehicle was confirmed to be located 150 feet down an embankment and in the Little Nestucca River. Upon closer examination, Mr. TRACEY was located in the vehicle and succumbed to his injuries. OSP troopers from the Tillamook Worksite are continuing the investigation and Mr. TRACEY’s medical conditions are being investigated as possible contributing factors.