Hwy. 38 Fatal, Nov. 27

On Monday, November 25, 2019 at 8:20 AM, Oregon State Police and emergency personnel received a report of a possibly single vehicle fatal traffic crash on Highway 38 at approximately MP 16. The crash scene investigation found Allison Morgan, age 38 from Reedsport, was driving a 1997 Toyota Tercel when Morgan failed to negotiate a turn. The vehicle crossed over the oncoming west bound lane, drove off the roadway and collided with a large oak tree head-on. Morgan was pronounced deceased at the scene. Witnesses estimated the Toyota Tercel was traveling in excess of 60 mph when it collided with the tree.