Teens Killed in Double Fatal on I-5 near Tualatin

Neither of the juveniles were wearing seat belts

Double fatal crash near Tualatin. Photo: OSP

(TUALATIN, Ore.) - Early this morning at approximately 1:50 a.m., OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle fatal crash on I-5 just (northbound) south of milepost 289.

The preliminary investigation revealed a white 1996 Volvo 740 (passenger car) was traveling northbound in the center lane behind a red 2003 Volvo semi-tractor. The operator of the Volvo attempted to the pass the semi-tractor. The driver of the semi was identified as 45-year old Vitaly Ivanov, from Renton, Washington.

The Volvo car collided into the rear of the commercial vehicle. The impact caused the Volvo to spin out of control and collide, again, with the semi-tractor.

Mr. Ivanov was not injured.

The male driver and the female passenger of the Volvo car were pronounced deceased at the scene. They were both 16-years old, from Portland. Neither of the juveniles were wearing seat belts and speed is being considered a factor for the crash.

Next of kin has been completed but names are being withheld because of their age.

OSP was assisted by Tualatin PD, Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, and ODOT.

Source: OSP