Oregon State Police/Newport activity log Jan. 27-30

OREGON STATE POLICE

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SP22022006 01/27/2022 17:23 Officer #53134 KOLACZ, BRYAN
Crash – Injury
Location 18, Mile post 3.5 3.5 EB, LINCOLN OR USA
Narrative Summary
E-Crash: The driver of a Chevrolet Malibu was performing a left turn from a private residence, near milepost 3.5 on highway 18, onto highway 18. During the turn the Chevrolet drove in front of an eastbound traveling Dodge Dakota pickup. The Dodge struck the back left portion of the Chevrolet. The driver of the Chevrolet was transported with minor injuries to the hospital in Lincoln City. Both vehicles were towed by Car Care Towing.

Involved Parties

Driver HIGGINBOTHAM, CASSIDY CADENCE F 18 LINCOLN CITY Oregon
Driver WILCOX, RUTH KATHLEEN F 60 OTIS Oregon

Involved Vehicles

SAF717 DODG DAK Red Involved in crash; Towed Towed by: CAR CARE SPECIALIST (2185 101 HWY, LINCOLN CITY, LINCOLN OR USA 97367 (Beat: NPO, Region: NWR) (Landline) (541) 996-6099 ) Reason: Involved in crash

Driver: WILCOX, RUTH KATHLEEN F 60 OTIS Oregon

116DWW CHEV MAL Silver/Aluminum Involved in crash; Towed Towed by: CAR CARE SPECIALIST (2185 101 HWY, LINCOLN CITY, LINCOLN OR USA 97367 (Beat: NPO, Region: NWR) (Landline) (541) 996-6099 ) Reason: Involved in crash

Driver: HIGGINBOTHAM, CASSIDY CADENCE F 18 LINCOLN CITY Oregon

Involved Property: No

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SP22022117 01/27/2022 19:38 Officer #53134 KOLACZ, BRYAN
Suspicious Activity
Location 101, Mile post 133.5 133.5 SB, LINCOLN OR USA
Narrative Summary
Log Only: The attached individual was talked to about loading/shoveling dirt/gravel into the back of his pickup truck. The individual explained he believed the dirt had been dumped along the highway and was not actually ODOT’s dirt. The individual has been counseled and no previous history/contacts were seen for this type of behavior.

Involved Vehicles

791JTU FORD F25 Blue Mentioned

Involved Property: No

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SP22023862 01/29/2022 18:00 Officer #53134 KOLACZ, BRYAN
Crash – Non-injury
Location 101 and 18,
Narrative Summary
E-Crash: A Toyota Yaris was westbound on SR-18 taking the exit to go onto US-101 southbound to Lincoln City when the driver lost control of his vehicle and struck the guardrail along the southbound shoulder. The front end of the Toyota was damaged but the guardrail was undamaged. The driver arranged his own tow.

Involved Parties

Driver LEACH, JOSHUA A M 32 SALEM Oregon
Passenger *JUVENILE* F 10 SALEM Oregon
Passenger LIMAS, ROSALIA ESTER F 41 SALEM Oregon

Involved Vehicles

421ECW TOYT YAR Blue Involved in crash

Driver: LEACH, JOSHUA A M 32 SALEM Oregon

Involved Property: No

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SP22023884 01/29/2022 18:22 Officer #53134 KOLACZ, BRYAN
Crash – Hit and Run
Location 101, Mile post 149.2 149.2, LINCOLN OR USA
Narrative Summary
A Ford was being driven southbound on US-101 and while coming out of the curves at Ona Beach the driver of the Ford swerved to avoid a northbound Dodge Caliber which had crossed into the southbound lane. The Dodge struck the left rear of the Ford and caused it to rotate. The Dodge had pulled over for a short period of time near N Beaver Creek Road but had left shortly later northbound on US-101 without waiting for police or fully exchanging information. Information given to law enforcement shows the driver of the Dodge was criminally suspended. The information will be sent to the Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office for consideration of charges.

Involved Parties

Driver HEATER, GAGE ELIZALDE M 30 WALDPORT Oregon
Passenger KING, MICHAEL PATRICK M 44 TIDEWATER Oregon
Arrested; Charged; Driver; Suspect SZMANIA, KEVIN G M 34 AMBOY Washington

Charge Section Description Charge/Div Date Status Disp/Court Date Notes
811.700 Fail to Perform Duties of Driver in Accident with Prop Damage 01/29/2022 Referred to DA for consideration Off. date: 01/29/2022
811.182 Driving while Suspended or Revoked (DWS) – Misdemeanor 01/29/2022 Referred to DA for consideration Off. date: 01/29/2022

Involved Vehicles

699MYT FORD XST White Involved in crash

Driver: HEATER, GAGE ELIZALDE M 30 WALDPORT Oregon

BYE3786 DODG CAL Blue Involved in crash; Used to commit crime

Driver: SZMANIA, KEVIN G M 34 AMBOY Washington

Involved Property: No

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SP22024240 01/30/2022 09:30 Officer #58625 STEWART, JOSHUA
Crash – Non-injury
Location 101 HWY, Mile post 131 131, LINCOLN OR USA
Narrative Summary
eCrash – On 01/30/2022 at approximately 9:30pm a single vehicle (2021 White Jeep) pulling a traveling trailer lost control and crashed causing the trailer to overturn and block the northbound lane. The northbound lane was closed. The occupants in the vehicle were not injured. The vehicle was drive able and the trailer was towed due to damage. The northbound lane was reopened and no longer a hazard.

Involved Parties

Passenger *JUVENILE* F 4 PORTLAND Oregon
Passenger *JUVENILE* M 1 PORTLAND Oregon
Driver FIELD, JUSTIN M 35 PORTLAND Oregon
Passenger FIELD, TAMARA F 33 PORTLAND Oregon
Passenger LARSEN, JENNA F 37

Involved Vehicles

GKFY JEEP GRA White Damaged; Involved in crash

R00616M AIRS TRL Silver/Aluminum Damaged; Involved in crash; Towed Towed by: ROWLEY’S TOWING (4822 S COAST HWY, SOUTH BEACH, LINCOLN OR USA 97366 (Beat: NPO, Region: NWR) (Landline) (541) 265-2322 ) Reason: Damaged; Involved in crash

Involved Property: No

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