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Jul-23-2007 18:03printcomments

Man Arrested Following Fatal DUII Crash Along Oregon Coast

Police say alcohol and controlled substances were factors in the crash.

waldport crash photo
Photo: Lincoln County Sheriff's Office

(WALDPORT, Ore. ) - A Waldport, Oregon man has been arrested following a fatal single vehicle rollover traffic crash that killed one of his passengers and sent another to a Portland hospital in critical condition.

Lincoln County Sheriff's deputies and the Seal Rock Fire Department were dispatched to the crash at milepost 2 on the North Bayview Rd. just north of Waldport Thursday night just before 8:00 PM.

The initial investigation revealed that 20-year-old Colin Michael Grady of Waldport, was operating a white Toyota 4Runner westbound on North Bayview Rd. and failed to negotiate a curve at milepost 2.

The 4Runner rolled over in the roadway and came to rest in the driveway of a residence.

Grady and his passengers, 28-year-old Rodney Olsen of Waldport, and 24-year-old Kelly Andrews of Cottage Grove, were transported to Newport Pacific Communities Hospital via ambulance.

Olsen died of injuries sustained in the traffic crash.

Andrews was LifeFlighted to Emanuel Hospital in Portland where he is listed in critical condition.

Grady exhibited signs of intoxication and it was determined that alcohol and controlled substances were factors in the crash.

After receiving medical care, Grady was taken into custody at the hospital and was transported to the Lincoln County Jail where he was charged with Manslaughter in the First Degree, Manslaughter in the Second Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, two counts of Assault in the Third Degree, Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, Reckless Driving, and two counts of Recklessly Endangering Another Person.

Grady posted bail and was released from jail on Monday police said.




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lucy olsen June 6, 2022 11:58 am (Pacific time)

my brother died that day they fliped a coin to see who was ganna drive colin won


lucy olsen June 6, 2022 11:51 am (Pacific time)

my brother passed away july 19th 2007 that was rodney olsen im his littlest sister and i grew up with out my big brother i dont wish that on anyone colin is not a bad person. but i wish it wasnt my brother that passed away my brother would be so proud of me


Amanda December 13, 2010 1:23 am (Pacific time)

I know this is a bit late... but Ann.... that's messed up. I'm not sure if you knew these boys or not.... but I did. It was a tragedy, Colin isn't evil and he certainly didn't deserve to die. A lot of people make stupid mistakes and have things they regret, most are just fortunate not to have had to deal with the consequences that he, his family, and the other kids' family have to now deal with. They are all in my prayers.


amanda March 4, 2008 8:34 pm (Pacific time)

I knew these guys.. they arent bad guys. Its tragic.


Some one who care August 26, 2007 4:57 pm (Pacific time)

I am ssuming that all of the occupant swere under the influence of something. 2 of which were over the age of 21. So why is it the under age part that has to hold the burden of those that were and ar eolder and KNEW better. DO these person's not have a roll of responsibilty in this tradgic accident. They all knew what they were doing when they got into that car. By the grace of god there were no children involved. Does the drive deserve a punishment you bet so does they other party involved. 1 has already paid the ultimate price. I'm sure that the 2 older gentleman thought it was cool and everything would be just fine to have their under aged friend be the drunk driver for them. I sure they knew that they were just a bit to intoxicated to drive for themselves. Coling Grady I feel for you as you will carry this one moment in time for the rest of your life. There is no punishment that the justice system could hand down that will be worse than this memory. Your one responibilty in life from this moment forward is to be an example from those around you especially those younger than yourself. You need to share this with them. Even if it means you stop only one person from making the same mistake. GOD be with you son as you travel this road. He is there with you.


ERIN KELLY August 8, 2007 1:13 pm (Pacific time)

Colin- I do have to say you are an incredibly young man. I am praying and thinking of you and your sweet family. I am also doing the same for both boys family that were involved in this wreck.


Ann Newport July 23, 2007 6:15 pm (Pacific time)

How come the one drinking and driving didn't die, or is in critical condition. Just doesn't seem right.

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