Pacific City Man Dies In Fatal Crash

On Monday, June 20, 2022 at approximately 7:43 AM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 130 at milepost 3.

Preliminary investigation revealed a westbound silver Volvo, operated 58-year old John Newman of Pacific City, left the roadway, collided with a utility pole and rolled off the roadway into the river. Speed and lane use are being investigated as a contributing factors into the cause of the crash. Hwy 130 was affected for approximately 6 hours while the scene was investigated. OSP was assisted by Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, Nestucca Rural Fire, Tillamook Peoples Utility Department and ODOT.