Fatal Crash
Highway 26 Reopens in Clatsop County Following Fatal Crash Near Elsie
Incident record
October 26, 2026
Hwy 26
Elsie, Clatsop County, OR
Oregon
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Injuries reported
Reported
State Police: Clatsop County
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All lanes of Highway 26 near Elsie have reopened following a fatal crash in Clatsop County, Oregon.
Details about the number of vehicles involved, injuries, and the circumstances surrounding the crash have not been released. The highway had been closed in both directions as crews worked at the scene before traffic was allowed to resume.
It remains unclear how long the closure lasted or what led to the crash. No information about the identities or number of people involved has been made public at this time.
This report will be updated as officials release more information about the incident.
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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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