WASHINGTON COUNTY, OR (February 4, 2023) - The Oregon State Police is reporting that on Friday, February 3, 2023, at approximately 12:04 P.M., OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 26 at milepost 41.

The Preliminary investigation revealed a green Ford Ranger was traveling west on Highway 26 when, for unknown reasons, it crossed the centerline and struck a white Honda CRV nearly head-on. 

The driver of the Ford Ranger, identified as Mark Leslie Kingman (69) of Brinnon, Washington, was deceased at the scene.  The driver of the Honda CRV, identified as Zeinab Muhieddine Kabbani McBoul (52) of Seaside, was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. 

The passenger of the Honda CRV, identified as Mariam El Hindawi (92) of Seaside, Oregon, was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. After arriving at the hospital, Mariam succumbed to the injuries sustained in the crash. 

The Oregon State Police was assisted by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the Oregon Department of Transportation, and the Banks Fire Department.