Fatal Crash Closes Highway 101 North of Seal Rock

Police say the serious crash that halted traffic between Newport and Waldport on Oregon's coastal highway, claimed the life of one person.

Salem-News.com

(SEAL ROCK, Ore.) - Oregon State Police report that a serious injury four vehicle crash on Highway 101 north of Seal Rock has Highway 101 closed in both directions.

State troopers now say that the crash on Highway 101 north of Seal Rock near milepost 149 is a fatal traffic crash - one person died at an area hospital - more information will be released Sunday.

Adam Torgerson with the Oregon Department of Transportation, says the police investigation may require an extended closure. He says drivers should expect delays or use alternate routes. Visit www.tripcheck.com for updates.

The highway is expected to remain closed in both directions for an unknown period of time.

No more information was available for release at this time. We will update this article as police release more. In the meanwhile, motorists heading through the Seal Rock area should expect serious delays.