On January 16, 2024 around 8:25 PM, Lincoln City Police Officers responded to a serious motor vehicle crash on S Highway 101 near S 51st Street. Upon arrival, they found the two involved vehicles, a silver Subaru WRX and a black Toyota Sequoia SUV, had sustained extensive damage as a result of the collision. The driver of the Subaru, identified as 20-year-old Trevor J. Norton of Siletz, was still in his vehicle and had sustained injuries in the crash. The driver of the Toyota, identified as 45-year-old David P. Mizelle of Lincoln City, was also still in his vehicle and had sustained injuries in the crash.
North Lincoln Fire & Rescue and Pacific West Ambulance quickly responded to the scene and began medical treatment of both drivers. Based on the subsequent investigation that included witness statements, officers learned the Subaru, Mr Norton was traveling southbound on S Highway 101 at a high rate of speed when he lost control and collided with the center island that divides northbound and southbound lanes of travel. The Subaru reportedly went airborne and collided with an oncoming Toyota Sequoia.
The impact also caused a portion of the Subaru’s windshield to be launched onto the air, and partly landing on the roof of a nearby house. Both drivers survived the crash and were transported to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital for further medical treatment. The extent of their injuries are unknown. Highway 101 was blocked in both directions until about 9:30 PM.
Norton was arrested, and cited and released at the hospital on charges of Reckless Driving and Reckless Endangering. Other potential criminal charges are being investigated and will be submitted to the District Attorney’s Office for review. There was no indication at this time that alcohol or drugs were involved in the crash. The Lincoln City Police thanked North Lincoln Fire & Rescue and Pacific West Ambulance Medics for their assistance with this incident.
