On Thursday, July 29, 2021 at approximately 2:19 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy 6 near mile post 5.
Preliminary investigation revealed a Saturn Ion, operated by Richard Rose (41) of Portland, was westbound when it crossed into the eastbound lane and collided with a Kenworth semi-truck operated by Robert Kiser (51) of Tillamook.
Rose was transported to Tillamook Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Kiser was not transported for injuries.
OSP was assisted by Tillamook Ambulance, Tillamook Fire Department, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, Tillamook Police Department, and ODOT.
