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FATAL SINGLE VEHICLE CRASH ON HWY 101 IN LINCOLN COUNTY, OREGON

LINCOLN COUNTY, OR - On Thursday, August 24, 2023, at approximately 1:16 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy-101, near milepost 132, in Lincoln County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a tan Chevrolet Blazer was traveling southbound when it left the roadway for unknown reasons, rolled multiple times, and came to a rest on the roof. 

The operator of the vehicle, Megan Becca Wigington (32) of Salem, was declared deceased at the scene.  

The highway was impacted for approximately 1 hour during the on-scene investigation.

OSP was assisted by Depoe Bay Fire, PacWest Ambulance, and ODOT.

 

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