Driver Involved in October 15 Fatal Crash Near Molalla Arrested on Drug-Related Warrant

The victim's 3-year old granddaughter received non-life threatening injuries in the crash.

Sean M. Buschke Photo: Clackamas County Sheriff's Office

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - A Colton man was arrested last weekend on drug-related charges associated with the ongoing investigation into an October 15 fatal traffic crash near Molalla. Enforcement action related to the fatal crash investigation is pending.

33-year old Sean M. Buschke, from Colton, was arrested November 1, 2014, during a traffic stop by Clackamas County Sheriff's Office on a warrant after he was indicted by a Clackamas County Grand Jury for Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance.

The indictment was issued related to an investigation by Oregon State Police associated with a fatal traffic crash on October 15, 2014 at approximately 2:35 p.m., on Highway 211 near S. Vaughan Road.

A 1994 Ford Mustang driven by Buschke was westbound on Highway 211 near S. Vaughan Road when it crossed the centerline and collided nearly head-on with an eastbound 1993 Honda Accord four-door driven by 64-year old Kristi Louise Anderson, from Molalla. Anderson died after arriving at a Portland hospital.

Her 3-year old granddaughter received non-life threatening injuries.

Buschke was transported by ambulance to OHSU where he was treated for a non-life threatening injury.

During the ongoing investigation OSP seized evidence. A search warrant was authorized that resulted in the seizure of controlled substances including heroin and methamphetamine from a container found inside Buschke's car.

OSP troopers from the Portland Area Command office are continuing the investigation. Senior Trooper Dan Swift and Trooper Tracy Clark are lead investigators.

Source: www.oregon.gov/OSP