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Hwy. 101 Fatal, Coos Co., Jan. 30
Hwy. 101 Fatal, Coos Co., Jan. 30
Hwy. 101 Fatal, Coos Co., Jan. 30

Published on: 01/30/2025

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Coos County, Ore 27 Jan 2025- On Monday, January 27, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 101, near milepost 247, in Coos County.  The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Ford Ranger, operated by Judy Marie Scharf (79) of Bandon, crossed into the southbound lanes for unknown reasons and struck a southbound Chevrolet Silverado, operated by James Earl Yost (71) of Sixes, nearly head-on.  The operator of the Ford (Scharf) was declared deceased at the scene.  The operator of the Chevrolet (Yost) suffered reported serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital.  The highway was impacted for approximately two hours during the on-scene investigation.  OSP as assisted by Bandon Fire, Green Acres Fire, Coos County Sheriff's Office, and ODOT.

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