LINCOLN COUNTY, OR - On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 5:50 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 101, near milepost 157, in Lincoln County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a Toyota Prius, operated by Gordon Eugene Dale (77) of Waldport, attempted to turn left onto northbound Hwy 101. The Toyota entered the path of a southbound Subaru Outback, operated by Boone Vikin Ogden (46) of Seal Rock, and was struck in the driver's side door.
The operator of the Toyota (Dale) was transported and declared deceased at the local hospital.
The operator of the Subaru (Ogden) and passengers- Michael Dennis Mitchell (75) of Westfir and Joshua Aaron Bonniwell (49) of Seal Rock- suffered reported minor injuries.
The highway was impacted for approximately 2.5 hours during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office and ODOT.
This release was delayed while next of kin notification was attempted.
