On
Monday, September 16, just after 10:00am, Oregon State Police Troopers
and emergency personnel responded to a report of a two vehicle serious
injury crash on Hwy 101 just south of Coos Bay.
Preliminary
investigation revealed a blue Saab, operated by 56 year old Rena
Clemons of Coos Bay, was northbound on Hwy. 101 when she lost control of
the vehicle and crossed the center line as she was negotiating a curve
in the roadway. She collided with a southbound green Ford Taurus
operated by 68 year old Michael Puschel of Coos Bay.
56 year old Rena Clemons sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.
Michael Puschel and his passenger, 67 year old Toni Puschel of Coos Bay, were transported to Bay Area Hospital with serious injuries.
The Oregon State Police was assisted by the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, Millington Fire Department, Sumner Fire Department, Green Acres Fire Department, Bay Cities Ambulance, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.