Update on Fatal Crash Near Government Camp

Crash scene on Sunday Photo Courtesy: Oregon State Police

(GOVERNMENT CAMP) - Oregon State Police crash reconstructionists are continuing to investigate Sunday afternoon's fatal traffic crash that resulted in the deaths of four people on Highway 26 about eight miles east of Government Camp. Investigators say some witnesses have been in contact for statements, and additional witnesses are asked to call to provide information related to this investigation.

The fatal crash occurred Sunday, May 7th, at approximately 1:20 PM on Highway 26 near milepost 63. Oregon State Police, ODOT and Hoodland Fire Department responded to the crash.

Preliminary investigation indicates a black 1999 BMW four-door driven by 22-year old andrey A. Blashishin of northeast Portland, was eastbound on Highway 26 when police say it crossed the centerline and crashed into a westbound silver 2004 Dodge Intrepid driven by 55-year old Gary Dean Matlick of Bend.

Blashishin was transported to Legacy Emanuel Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. According to hospital staff today, he is no longer a patient at the hospital. Investigators are attempting to confirm safety restraint use.

Three passengers in the BMW were pronounced deceased at the scene. 19-year old Diana Timofeyeva of northeast Portland, was ejected from the vehicle. 16-year old Ruvi, I. Buga of northeast Portland, and 23-year old Natalia Blashishin remained in the vehicle. Investigators have confirmed Natalia Blashishin was using safety restraints, and are attempting to confirm safety restraint use by Timofeyeva and Buga.

Gary Matlick was transported to Legacy Emanuel Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Hospital staff have confirmed he has been upgraded to good condition. Investigators are attempting to confirm his safety restraint use.

The passenger of the Dodge Intrepid, 56-year old Jacqueline Mae Matlick of Bend, was pronounced deceased at the scene. She was using safety restraints.

The Dodge Intrepid's airbag deployed. The BMW's airbag did not deploy.

Investigators continue to ask for the public's help and are interested in talking to anyone who may have been eastbound on Highway 26 that observed the black 1999 BMW 328i four door prior to the crash. Anyone with information is asked to contact Senior Trooper Dan DeHaven, Oregon State Police -The Dalles Area Command, at (541) 296-9646 ext. 5322.

No arrests or enforcement action has been taken.