On Saturday morning, May 8th, just before 9:00am, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy. 101 just south of Pistol River.
Preliminary investigation revealed a Ford Flex, operated by 53 year old Robert Pope III from Brookings, was northbound, crossed into the southbound lane, and collided with a Ford F250 operated by 56 year old Robie Sell of Coos Bay.
Sell and his passenger, 62 year old Robin Sell of Coos Bay, received minor injuries and were not transported.
Pope III sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.
The Oregon State Police was assisted by Curry County Sheriff’s Office, Gold Beach Fire Department, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.