Hwy. 42 Fatal, Coos Co., Feb. 8

Coos County, Ore 5 Feb 24- On Monday, February 5, 2024, at 4:38 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 42, near milepost 2.5, in Coos County. The Preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Honda Civic, operated by Brycen James Creamer (20) of Coos Bay, lost control while negotiating a curve and crossed into the eastbound travel lane. The Honda slid sideways in the path of an eastbound Toyota RAV4, operated by Sandy Lynn Fuller (52) of Myrtle Point, and was struck near the front passenger door. The operator of the Honda (Creamer) was pronounced deceased at the scene. The operator of the Toyota (Fuller) was transported with serious injuries to a local hospital for treatment. The highway was impacted for approximately 3.5 hours during the on-scene investigation. Speed and roadway conditions (wet) are suspected to be contributing factors to the collision. OSP was assisted by Bay Cities Ambulance, Coos County Sheriff’s Department, and ODOT.