On Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at approximately 4:48 A.M. Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to a report of a two vehicle collision on Highway 42 near mile post 8.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a Honda Pilot, operated by Jonathan Moore (29) of North Bend, was westbound when for unknown reasons crossed into the eastbound lane and collided with a Chevrolet Tahoe, operated by Kaci Baker (25) of North Bend. The Chevrolet Tahoe caught fire after the collision.
Moore sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.
Baker was extricated by a witness and transported by ambulance to Bay Area Hospital for injuries.
OSP was assisted by the Coos County Sheriff's Office, Coquille Police Department, Coquille Fire Department, Myrtle Point Fire Department, Millington Fire Department, and ODOT.