The crash occurred on Highway 26 at approximately 1:46 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026, when troopers were dispatched to the scene near milepost 1
Clatsop County, OR – One person was killed and two others were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 26 near milepost 1 Saturday afternoon, according to Oregon State Police.
The crash occurred on Highway 26 at approximately 1:46 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026, when troopers were dispatched to the scene near milepost 1.
Investigators said a Subaru Forester was traveling westbound on Highway 26 when it crossed into the eastbound lanes while attempting to pass other westbound vehicles and collided with an eastbound Toyota RAV4.
The driver of the Subaru, identified as Smith Ward Humphreys, a 47-year-old resident of Warrenton, was declared deceased at the scene.
The driver of the Toyota, identified as Daysy Vanesa Camarena, a 37-year-old resident of Whittier, California, and a passenger, Joshua Zeke Camarena, a 33-year-old resident of Whittier, California, suffered serious injuries and were transported to an area hospital for treatment. No arrests were made in connection with the crash.
The cause of the collision appears to be related to the Subaru crossing into the opposing lane while passing, according to preliminary findings.
Oregon State Police was assisted at the scene by the Seaside Fire Department and the Oregon Department of Transportation.
Highway 26 was impacted for approximately four hours while law enforcement and emergency crews conducted an on-scene investigation and cleared the roadway.
The incident remains under investigation as authorities work to determine all contributing factors.
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