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Traci Christine Wirkkala was 41 years old when she went missing after being in Astoria, Oregon, an incident centered on the Astoria–Megler Bridge. She was reported missing in connection with that location, though she was associated with Naselle, Washington.

In the early morning hours of August 16, 2012, Astoria police found her silver four-door Nissan Altima abandoned on the bridge at approximately 3:24 a.m. The vehicle’s keys were in the ignition and the emergency flashers were on ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 16, 2012
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Victim Details

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

Traci

Christine Wirkkala

41

41

5'5 inches

150 lbs

White

Female

Wirkkala was last seen on August 16, 2012. At 3:24 a.m., the police in Astoria, Oregon found her silver four-door Nissan Ultima abandoned on Megler Bridge, with her purse, identification and dog inside, the keys in the ignition and the emergency lights flashing. There was no sign of Wirkkala at the scene and she has never been heard from again. Wirkkala was born in Astoria, grew up in Deep River, Washington and lived in Naselle, Washington at the time of her disappearance. She is considered to be deceased.

Aug 16, 2012

Astoria

Oregon

Astoria

4

Astoria Police Departmen

503-338-6411

01/28/2026