Fatal Crash on Hwy 101 - Coos County

Oregon State Police 
On Sunday, September 6, 2020 at approximately 1:12 P.M., Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on Hwy 101 near milepost 232.

Preliminary investigation revealed that a Nissan Titan, operated by Renee Reiser (56) of Florence, was northbound when it crossed over the fog line and struck two, also northbound, bicyclists.

Bicyclist Jason Dixon (42) sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

Bicyclist Robert Hammonds (52) sustained life threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital.

OSP was assisted by North Bend Police Department, North Bend Fire and Rescue, and ODOT.

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