Fatal Crash
55-Year-Old Man Killed in Crash on Highway 30 in Clatsop County
Incident record
August 4, 2026
Highway 30
Astoria, Clatsop County, OR
Oregon
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Injuries reported
1 fatality
State Police: Clatsop County
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A 55-year-old man died in a crash on Highway 30 in Clatsop County, near Astoria, Oregon, according to KPTV.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash, including how many vehicles were involved and what led up to the collision, have not been released. KPTV reported the man's death but did not specify additional information about injuries to others or the exact location along the highway.
No information has been made public regarding which law enforcement agency is investigating the crash or whether the roadway was closed as a result.
This report will be updated as officials release more information about the crash.
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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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