Albany Man Loses Life In Crash On Highway 20 Near Lebanon

The driver was declared deceased on scene by emergency personnel.

Photo: OSP

(LINN COUNTY, Ore.) - A single vehicle crash on Highway 20 near milepost 11 drew OSP Troopers and emergency personnel to the scene just west of Lebanon about 8:00 a.m. Saturday.

According to authorities, preliminary information indicates a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder was traveling eastbound on Highway 20 near milepost 11 when the driver failed to negotiate a corner and the vehicle exited the highway. The vehicle rolled over and struck a tree.

The driver, 21-year old Jason Edward Sarter, of Albany, was declared deceased on scene by emergency personnel.

This is an ongoing investigation and more information will be released when it is available.

Source: Oregon State Police