February 7, 2026 / 10:30 a.m.
Case #: S2026-00193
Classification: Motorist Assist

On February 7, 2026, at about 10:30 a.m. Deputy H. Francis was flagged down by several good Samaritans while she was patrolling the Transpacific Parkway just north of North Bend. Deputy Francis was made aware that an elderly military veteran had gotten his vehicle stuck in the sand at a beach access road at the end of Transpacific Parkway.

Deputy Francis located the man and his green 2000 Ford Escort stuck in the sand approximately a quarter mile from the pavement. With a little help from Deputy Francis, he was freed from the deep sand and escorted safely back to the blacktop.

As winter is upon us, please ensure the vehicle you are driving is equipped for the terrain and elements you may be traveling through. In this case, we were happy the Sheriff’s Office was able to lend a helping hand, assisting in a positive outcome.

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