Skateboarder Dies in Lincoln County Accident on Highway 101

The man was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries

Lincoln County Accident
Skateboarder Dies in Lincoln County Accident on Highway 101

Lincoln County, OR. – A skateboarder died after being struck by a car on Tuesday night in Lincoln County, according to authorities.

The fatal crash occurred around 11:29 p.m. on Highway 101 near milepost 121. 

Investigators said a 35-year-old Depoe Bay man was riding a skateboard and was attempting to cross the highway from the eastbound shoulder when and was struck by a northbound Mack commercial motor vehicle.

The man was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The driver of the vehicle was not injured.

An investigation into the accident is ongoing.

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