Tillamook County, Ore. 7 July 24- On Sunday, July 7, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Hwy-130, near milepost 3, in Tillamook County. The preliminary investigation indicated westbound GMC Sierra, operated by Tyler Jacob Bell (32) of Dallas, left the roadway, rolled down an embankment, and came to rest on the driver’s side of the vehicle in the river below. The operator of the GMC (Bell), who is not believed to have been wearing a seatbelt, was declared deceased at the scene. The highway was impacted for approximately 4.5 hours during the on-scene investigation. Speed is considered the primary cause of the crash. OSP was assisted by Nestucca Rural Fire, Tillamook County Sheriffs’ Office, and ODOT.
