Ex-Governor Kitzhaber's Son Injured In Crash July 4th Near Lincoln City

3 people were transported but no fatalities were incurred.

Logan Kitzhaber was life-flighted to OHSU, and later released. Photo: OSP

(LINCOLN CITY, Ore.) - A crash involving two vehicles on Highway 101 near Devils Lake Road, just north of Lincoln City, brought traffic to a standstill on one of the heaviest traveled days of the year on Oregon's coastal roadways.

About 1:30 the afternoon of July 4th, a 2008 Toyota Prius was traveling southbound on Highway 101 when it crossed the centerline, sideswiping a northbound 1988 motorhome.

After the impact, the motorhome rolled onto its side and the Toyota came to rest on the shoulder.

The driver of the Toyota, 18-year old Logan Kitzhaber, of Portland, was extricated from the vehicle and taken by air ambulance to Oregon Health Sciences University for life threatening injuries. Kitzhaber is the son of Oregon's ex-Governor, John Kitzhaber.

New information revealed that his injuries were serious, but not life threatening, and he has since been released from OHSU.

The driver of the motorhome, 67-year old Stanley Lyckman, of Port Angeles, Washington was taken to North Lincoln Hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

His passenger, 63-year old Martha Lyckman, of Port Angeles was also taken to North Lincoln Hospital for minor injuries.

Highway 101 was closed completely for one hour then opened one lane with intermittent closures for over another hour.

OSP was assisted by the Oregon Department of Transportation, Lincoln City Police, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office and North Lincoln Fire and Rescue.

OSP is seeking any persons who may have witnessed the Toyota Prius and it's driving behavior prior to the crash to call OSP at 503-375-3555.

Source: OSP release