Fatal Crash

One Dead, Four Seriously Injured in Crash on Highway 18 in Tillamook County

By Nationwide Report StaffJune 1, 2026

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Incident record

Date

June 1, 2026

Roadway

Hwy 18

Location

Tillamook County, OR

State

Oregon

Vehicles

—

Injuries

4 injured

Fatalities

1 fatality

Agency

State Police: Tillamook County

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Report

A crash on Highway 18 in Tillamook County left one person dead and four others with serious injuries, according to KPTV.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been released. It remains unclear how many vehicles were involved or what led up to the collision.

The extent of the injuries to the four survivors has been described as serious, though further specifics on their conditions have not been made public. Authorities have not indicated whether any additional individuals were involved or affected by the crash.

No information has been released regarding the identities of those killed or injured, nor has a specific location along Highway 18 within Tillamook County been confirmed beyond the general area.

This report reflects the limited details currently available. As officials release more information about the crash, including the cause, timeline, and identities involved, this story may be updated to reflect those developments.

Source: Reported by OR-KPTV

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Legal context

Oregon accident information

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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