On Monday, February 12, 2024, at 2:42 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 101, near milepost Z46, in Tillamook County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a Mazda Speed, operated by Devin Jay Eberle (29) of Tumwater, WA, was northbound when it passed multiple vehicles in a no-passing zone while entering a corner. The Mazda entered the southbound lane and struck a southbound Toyota Sienna, operated by Kathryn Stolee Olson (74) of Tacoma, WA, head-on.
The operator of the Mazda (Eberle) and passenger, Berkley Marie Erosky (26) of Vancouver, WA, were declared deceased at the scene.
The operator of the Toyota (K. Olson) and passenger, David Paul Olson (78) of Tacoma, WA, were transported for serious injuries.
The highway was impacted for approximately 2.5 hours during the on-scene investigation. Speed and unlawful passing are considered primary contributing factors in the crash.
OSP was assisted by Nehalem Fire, Rockaway Fire, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, and Manzanita Police Department.