Fatal Crash
Woman from Washington Dies in Clatsop County Crash on Highway 26

Incident record
June 8, 2026
Highway 26
Clatsop County, OR
Oregon
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Injuries reported
1 fatality
State Police: Clatsop County
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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.
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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