LINCOLN COUNTY, OR - On Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 7:07 a.m., Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 20, near milepost 4, in Lincoln County.
The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound GMC Terrace, operated by Heather Maria Paz Hosey (42) of Newport, crossed the centerline for unknown reasons and struck a westbound Dodge Journey, operated by Ruston Lee Thommen (46) of Halsey, head-on. The GMC rotated and was struck by a westbound Dodge Dakota, operated by Christian Layfield Sagrero (19) of Newport, that was following the Dodge Journey. The Dodge Journey caught fire due to the collision and became fully engulfed in flames.
The operator of the GMC (Hosey) was declared deceased at the scene.
The operator of the Dodge Journey (Thommen), who was able to exit the vehicle, suffered unknown injuries and was transported to an area hospital.
The operator of the Dodge Dakota (Layfield Sagrero) suffered reportedly minor injuries and was transported for evaluation.
The highway was impacted for approximately three hours during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Newport Fire, and ODOT.
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