Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into
Tuesday afternoon's single vehicle fatal traffic crash along Highway 26 in the
Coast Range west of Manning in Columbia County. The crash resulted in the death
of an adult female and serious injury to her husband who was driving the
vehicle.
On April 9, 2013 at approximately 2:12 p.m., a 2003 Buick Century driven by
STEPHEN DOUGHERTY, age 71, from Beaverton, was eastbound on Highway 26 near
milepost 34. For an unknown reason, the car traveled across the westbound lanes
and off the shoulder where it struck and became wedged into several trees. The
driver, who was seriously injured, was able to get out of the car and went out
to the highway where he flagged down help from passing motorists.
His wife/passenger ERNA E. DOUGHERTY, age 59, was pronounced deceased at
the scene by arriving emergency responders. The driver was transported by
LifeFlight to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center for treatment of serious, non-life
threatening injuries. Both were using safety restraints.
OSP troopers from North Plains and Astoria offices responded to
investigate. Senior Trooper Mark McDougal is the lead investigator. OSP is
asking anyone who witnessed the crash to contact OSP Northern Command Center
dispatch at 800-452-7888.
Assistance at the scene provided by Washington County Sheriff's Office,
North Plains Police Department, Banks Fire District 13, and ODOT. The westbound
lanes were closed four hours as traffic was diverted through the location using
the eastbound lane.
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