Two drivers hospitalized after crash in Lincoln City

Crash in Lincoln City
Crash in Lincoln City(Lincoln City Police Department)
Published: Jan. 18, 2024 at 1:27 PM PST

LINCOLN CITY, Ore. (KPTV) - Lincoln City police said two cars crashed into each other Tuesday, sending both drivers to the hospital.

Just before 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 16, police responded to a crash involving two cars on S Highway 101 near S 51st Street.

Police said a silver Subaru WRX and a black Toyota Sequoia SUV had extensive damage.

The driver of the Subaru, identified as 20-year-old Trevor J. Norton of Siletz, Oregon, was hurt from the crash, alongside the driver of the Toyota, identified as 45-year-old David P. Mizelle of Lincoln City, Oregon.

Police said the Norton was traveling southbound on S Highway 101 at a high rate of speed when he lost control, went airborne and crashed into Mizelle.

Both Norton and Mizelle were transported to an area hospital.

Norton was arrested on charges of reckless driving and reckless endangering.