Fatal Crash
77-Year-Old Woman Killed in Head-On Crash on Highway 20 Near Newport
Incident record
April 16, 2026
Highway 20
Newport, Lincoln County, OR
Oregon
2
Injuries reported
1 fatality
State Police: Lincoln County
Moderate snow · 38°F · 0.04 in precip · 7 mph wind
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A 77-year-old woman died following a head-on collision on Highway 20 near Newport, according to KPTV. The crash, which involved two vehicles, happened on a Thursday, though the precise location along the highway has not been specified.
KPTV reported the woman succumbed to injuries sustained in the collision. No additional information about injuries to other individuals involved has been released.
Weather data for the area at the time of the crash showed moderate snow falling, with a temperature of about 38 degrees Fahrenheit and light precipitation recorded, according to open-meteo weather records.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash, including how the two vehicles came to collide, have not been made public. Lincoln County is located along the Oregon coast, and Highway 20 serves as a key route connecting Newport to inland communities.
This report will be updated as officials release additional information about the crash.
Related resources
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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