GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY, WA — A 45-year-old Ocean City woman was killed Sunday evening, October 18, 2026, following a two-vehicle collision involving an SUV and a transit bus on State Route 109 near the junction with State Route 115.

According to a Washington State Patrol press memo, the collision occurred at approximately 6:16 p.m., just south of milepost 17.

Investigators report that a silver 2002 Ford Expedition, driven by Misty D. Jones, 45, of Ocean City, was traveling northbound on SR 109 when it crossed into the southbound lane and struck a southbound 2024 Gillig transit bus.

Following the collision, the Ford Expedition came to rest completely blocking SR 109, while the transit bus came to rest in the southbound ditch.

Jones was pronounced deceased at the scene. Washington State Patrol confirmed that her family had been notified.

Two Transported to Hospital

The transit bus was driven by Kelsey A. Hackett, 33, of Aberdeen, who sustained injuries and was transported to Harbor Regional Hospital for treatment.

A passenger on the bus, Douglas E. Wyeth, 60, of Aberdeen, was also injured and transported to Harbor Regional Hospital.

Two additional passengers aboard the transit bus were reported uninjured:

• Brett W. Ellefson, 36, of Hoquiam
• Scotton D. Moss, 30, of Aberdeen

The State Patrol report indicates that both drivers were wearing seatbelts at the time of the collision. The three bus passengers were listed as not wearing seatbelts.

Both Vehicles Totaled

Both the Ford Expedition and the transit bus were declared totaled as a result of the collision. Avalon Towing was listed as the towing company for both vehicles.

The crash left the Ford Expedition blocking SR 109, although the State Patrol memo did not specify how long the roadway was affected.

Collision Remains Under Investigation

The Washington State Patrol reports that the cause of the collision remains under investigation. Whether drugs or alcohol contributed to the crash has not yet been determined.

No additional details regarding the circumstances that caused the Ford Expedition to cross into the opposing lane were provided in the initial report.

Washington State Patrol Case Number: 26-022578

Source: Washington State Patrol Press Memo, October 19, 2026.