Fatal Crash

Man Killed, Woman Seriously Injured in Lincoln County Crash

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

July 3, 2026

Roadway

Location

Lincoln County, OR

State

Oregon

Vehicles

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

1 fatality

Agency

State Police: Lincoln County

Report

Report body

A man has died and a woman was seriously injured following a crash in Lincoln County, Oregon, according to KPTV.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been released. It is not yet known how many vehicles were involved or where exactly within the county the incident took place.

KPTV reported that the man did not survive his injuries, while the woman was left with serious injuries following the crash. No additional information about the individuals involved has been made public at this time.

The exact time of the crash has not been confirmed, and no responding agency has been named in initial reporting.

This remains a developing situation, and this report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by OR-KPTV
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Legal context
Injury statute of limitations
2 years (From date of injury (ORS 12.110).)
Wrongful death statute of limitations
3 years (From date of death (ORS 30.020).)
Fault rule
Oregon uses modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar: you recover only if your fault is not greater than the other parties' combined fault; at 51% you are barred.
Citations
ORS 12.110 (SoL); ORS 30.020 (wrongful death); ORS 31.600 (comparative fault)
Crash report agency
Investigating agency for the police report; drivers must also file their own Accident/Insurance Report (DMV form 735-32) in qualifying crashes.

This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.

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