LINCOLN COUNTY, OR - On Monday, March 10, 2025, at 4:41 p.m., Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 34, near milepost 27, in Lincoln County.
The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Honda Civic, operated by Brandy Amber Damm-Winningham (42) of Corvallis, lost control, left the roadway and rolled approximately 300 feet down a steep embankment. The operated was ejected from the vehicle during the roll event.
The operator of the Honda (Damm-Winningham), who was not believed to be wearing a seatbelt, was declared deceased at the scene.
A passenger in the Honda, Becky Jean Damm (62) of Corvallis, suffered reported minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital.
The highway was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by the Benton County Sheriff's Office, Alsea Fire Department, Central Lincoln Fire Department, and Yachats Fire Department.
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