EDITOR’S NOTE: Regarding another victim in the accident from Pioneer Vet –
Update: The puppy that was in the car accident is stable. She got very lucky and only ended up with a few broken teeth. She has been treated and returned to her new owner. She is expected to make a full recovery.
News Release from Oregon State Police
Posted on FlashAlert: February 18th, 2021 5:24 PM
On Thursday, February 18, 2021 at approximately 10:55 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 22 near milepost 1 – east of Hebo.
Preliminary investigation revealed a Ford Ranger, operated by Jonathan Moreland (28) of Tillamook, was eastbound when it crossed into the westbound lane and collided with a Dodge Ram 3500, towing a trailer, operated by Joshua Brown (25) of Newberg.
Moreland and a passenger in the Ford Ranger, Jimmie Toll (46) of Bay City, sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced deceased.
Two other passengers in the Ford Ranger, Dominic Reeves (18) of Tillamook and Alexis Bacon (20) of Amity, were transported to the hospital with injuries.
Brown was not injured.
Hwy 22 was closed for approximately four hours following the crash.
OSP was assisted by the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, Nestucca Rural Fire Department, Oregon Department of Transportation, and the Tillamook County District Attorney’s Office.