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FATAL TWO-VEHICLE CRASH MONDAY, OCTOBER 18 ON HIGHWAY 42 IN OREGON

COOS COUNTY, OR - Oregon State Police is reporting that on Monday, October 18, 2021 at approximately 12:43 PM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 42 near milepost 6. 

Preliminary investigation revealed an eastbound Dodge Ram, operated by Daniel Taylor (37) of North Bend, crossed into the westbound lanes and struck a Peterbilt CMV towing a loaded chip trailer, operated by Calvin Mitchell (52) of Coos Bay. 

Daniel Taylor sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

Mitchell received minor injuries. 

Highway 42 was closed approximately 6 hours. 

OSP was assisted by:

  • Coos County Sheriff’s Department
  • Coquille Police Department
  • Coquille Fire Department
  • Greenacres Fire Department
  • Coquille Ambulance
  • Southern Oregon Public Safety Chaplains
  • ODOT

 

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