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BE AWARE! Highway 101 at Depoe Bay to Experience Traffic Delays

Mid-morning hours typically experience lower traffic volumes on the highway, but motorists traveling at that time should plan on a 20 minute delay.

(DEPOE BAY, Ore. ) - On Wednesday, all traffic on US 101 between Depoe Bay and Otter Rock will experience a 20 minute delay as ODOT crews remove a tree that poses a hazard by leaning over the highway.

Crash Results in the Death of an Adult Female

A witness reported seeing a vehicle drive Off the cliff. Emergency responders confirmed the vehicle contained a deceased adult female inside. The U.S. Coast Guard responded with a helicopter and boat resources to help as needed.

(DEPOE BAY) - Oregon State Police (OSP), with the assistance of the Lincoln County Crash Team, is continuing the investigation at the scene of Wednesday morning's single vehicle fatal traffic crash that occurred off Highway 101 about three miles south of Depoe Bay in Lincoln County.

The crash resulted in the death of an adult female whose name will be released after next of kin notifications are completed.

OSP Asks Public`s Help to Locate Wanted Fugitive from Lincoln County

Anyone with information regarding the location of Kyle Wallace is asked to call OSP Northern Command Center dispatch at 800-452-7888 or 9-1-1.

(NEWPORT, OR) - Oregon State Police (OSP) is asking for the public’s help to find a 20-year old Lincoln County resident wanted on multiple warrants who fled a traffic stop about ten days ago south of Depoe Bay.

The man’s family has not heard from him since and they are also concerned for his welfare.

Depoe Bay Shark Confirmed as Great White (PHOTOS)

Under State and Federal law, it is unlawful to take or possess Great White Sharks.

(NEWPORT, Ore.) - Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division is continuing the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the possession of what is confirmed as a 12-foot Great White Shark in the Depoe Bay area this weekend.

OSP Sergeant Todd Thompson says an OSP Fish & Wildlife Division trooper was working on the Depoe Bay docks August 8, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. when a shark was brought in by a recreational tuna boat.

Body Discovered by Urchin Divers in Depoe Bay Identified

The body turned out to be that of a local man who probably took his own life.

(DEPOE BAY, Ore.) - The body of a man found last Saturday in the Pacific Ocean south of Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint in Lincoln County has been positively identified as 54-year old Larry Allen Mott of Depoe Bay.

Mr. Mott was originally reported to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office as a missing/endangered person on May 28th as he had apparent suicidal tendencies. There are no signs of foul play, investigators with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office report.

Body Recovered From Ocean Near Depoe Bay

The body was found in 40 feet of water 1/2 mile south of Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint in Lincoln County.

(DEPOE BAY, Ore.) - Oregon State Police and the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office are investigating the discovery of a body Saturday afternoon in the Pacific Ocean south of Depoe Bay.

They say at this point that there are are no signs of foul play and the body has not been positively identified, according to Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division Sergeant Todd Thompson.

Salem Man Remains Missing After Falling From Cliff Near Depoe Bay

The man has not been seen since falling Friday evening at Rocky Creek State Park.

(SALEM, Ore.) - State police say a Salem-area man remains missing after reportedly falling off a cliff Friday evening at Rocky Creek State Park wayside about two miles south of Depoe Bay while visiting the area with his wife and friend.

Lieutenant Gregg Hastings with Oregon State Police says that around 6:00 PM Friday, 43-year old Brian Albert Wells of Salem reportedly stopped at Rocky Creek State Park wayside with his 54-year old wife and a 62-year old male friend to take pictures.

Salem Man Missing After Falling from Oregon Coast Cliff

The man fell about 60 feet while taking photographs.

(DEPOE BAY, Ore.) - A Salem-area man is missing after he reportedly fell off a cliff at Rocky Creek State Park wayside about two miles south of Depoe Bay while visiting the area with his wife and friend Friday evening.

Friday at approximately 6:00 PM 43-year old Brian Albert Wells of Salem, stopped at Rocky Creek State Park wayside to take pictures.

Monmouth Woman`s Body Found on Beach Near Lincoln City

The victim's name and age will be released Sunday.

(GLENEDEN BEACH, Ore.) - A Monmouth-area woman was found dead Saturday morning by a person walking on the beach of Salishan Spit, south of Lincoln City.

Police say there is no indication of foul play and the investigation will be continued by Oregon State Police with the assistance of the Lincoln County Medical Examiner's Office.

Salem Man Cited in Crash Involving Armored Truck on Oregon Coast

OSP says excessive speed on wet pavement were contributing factors in the crash.

(DEPOE BAY, Ore. ) - One person was injured and a driver cited for Careless Driving after losing control of the armored truck he was driving and crashing down an embankment Thursday morning on Highway 101 about two miles south of Depoe Bay.

At approximately 8:30 AM, an Oregon Armored Service truck driven by 24-year-old Jose Lorenzana, from Salem, was southbound on Highway 101 near milepost 130 negotiating a curve when it lost control, drove across the northbound lane and went about 50 feet down a steep embankment.