On May 28, 2017, at approximately 3:00 AM, the Oregon State Police responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy 101 near milepost 7.5 in Clatsop County, which is in the city of Warrenton. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2007 Ford Focus, operated by 18 year old Ronald CABLE of Elma, WA, was travelling northbound on Hwy 101 when it crossed over the center line and into the path of a 2017 Freightliner truck. The Freightliner was operated by 45 year old Freddy PINA-LOPEZ. PINA-LOPEZ was transported to Columbia Memorial Hospital with minor injuries. The operator of the Focus, CABLE, was transported to Columbia Memorial Hospital with serious injuries. 19 year old Devon BREATY, of Elma, WA, who was seated in the back seat was transported to Columbia Memorial Hospital with serious injuries and then to OHSU. 16 year old Eliana BREARTY, of Elma, WA was also seated in the back seat. She was transported to Columbia Memorial Hospital with minor injuries. The 15 year old right front passenger, also from Elma, WA, died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. Fatigue and marijuana use is being considered as contributing factors in the crash.
