On December 16th, 2014 at about 6:00 PM, Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers from the Newport Area Command responded to a two-vehicle traffic collision that occurred on SR-229 around milepost 25.
The investigation showed a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe being driven by Joanne Greene, 62, of Logsden, was northbound on SR 229 when it stopped due to a road struck deer in the roadway. A 2004 Subaru Impreza, being operated by Miranda Garrett, 19, of Siletz, was also northbound on SR 229 and drove into the back of the Chevrolet. After the impact, the Subaru came to rest partially blocking the northbound lane before catching fire. Garrett and her passengers escaped from the Subaru with only minor injuries. The Chevrolet continued north to Camp 12 Loop where Greene stopped and awaited EMS personnel. The occupants in all the vehicles were wearing seat-belts and the airbags deployed in the Subaru. SR-229 was completely blocked for approximately 1 hour as police and rescue personnel worked to clear the crash. OSP was assisted at the scene by Siletz Fire and PACWEST Ambulance. At the conclusion of the investigation, Garrett was cited by OSP for Careless Driving.
The investigation showed a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe being driven by Joanne Greene, 62, of Logsden, was northbound on SR 229 when it stopped due to a road struck deer in the roadway. A 2004 Subaru Impreza, being operated by Miranda Garrett, 19, of Siletz, was also northbound on SR 229 and drove into the back of the Chevrolet. After the impact, the Subaru came to rest partially blocking the northbound lane before catching fire. Garrett and her passengers escaped from the Subaru with only minor injuries. The Chevrolet continued north to Camp 12 Loop where Greene stopped and awaited EMS personnel. The occupants in all the vehicles were wearing seat-belts and the airbags deployed in the Subaru. SR-229 was completely blocked for approximately 1 hour as police and rescue personnel worked to clear the crash. OSP was assisted at the scene by Siletz Fire and PACWEST Ambulance. At the conclusion of the investigation, Garrett was cited by OSP for Careless Driving.