CLATSOP COUNTY, OR (April 19, 2023) - The Oregon State Police (OSP) is reporting that on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at approximately 1:17 P.M., OSP responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 30, near milepost 76, in Clatsop County.
The preliminary investigation revealed a westbound tan Kia Rio sedan, operated by Claudia Elizabeth Bell (22) of Oregon City, lost control of the vehicle while negotiating a curve during inclement weather.
The Kia Rio turned sideways in an uncontrolled slide, completely entering the eastbound lanes where it was struck in the passenger side by an eastbound red Kenworth log truck, operated by Dominic Enzo Rizzo (22) of Astoria.
The operator of the Kia, Claudia Bell, and her passenger, identified as Monelle Jun Lumapas (19) of Portland, were found deceased at the scene.
The operator of the log truck (Rizzo) was transported by ambulance for suspected injuries but was determined to be uninjured. Rizzo fully cooperated with law enforcement during the investigation.
A diesel leak was identified by incident responders and U.S. Ecology responded to contain and remove the hazardous waste from the scene.
OSP was assisted by the Knappa Fire District, the Astoria Fire Department, and ODOT.
