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Woman from Washington Dies in Clatsop County Crash on Highway 26

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

June 8, 2026

Roadway

Highway 26

Location

Clatsop County, OR

State

Oregon

Vehicles

Injuries

Injuries reported

Fatalities

1 fatality

Agency

State Police: Clatsop County

Report

Report body

A crash on Highway 26 in Clatsop County, Oregon, has left one person dead, according to KPTV.

The woman who died in the crash was from Washington state, KPTV reported. Details regarding the exact location along the highway, the number of vehicles involved, and the circumstances leading up to the crash have not been released.

No additional information about injuries beyond the confirmed fatality has been made public at this time.

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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