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One Person Killed in Crash Near Woodburn

Several passersby's stopped to render aid

(WOODBURN, Ore.) - Officers from the Woodburn Police Department were flagged down by several citizens at about 11:40 a.m. today, regarding a motor vehicle accident on I-5.

A semi truck and SUV were involved in a crash near the Woodburn interchange overpass. Officers responded and found the adult male driver of the SUV was deceased and a female passenger was seriously injured.

Santiam Pass Experiencing Avalanches and Closures

Travelers stand a very high risk of being stranded if they travel over Santiam Pass

(SALEM, Ore.) - Heavy snowfall has already caused one avalanche, and another has closed Santiam Pass near Milepost 79.1 at approximately 7:45 p.m. tonight.

There is also a semi truck blocking passage on Highway 20 near Milepost 83. Reports indicate traffic is limited to one lane of travel.

Thursday Morning Fatal Crash on Hwy 99W near Adair

The crash resulted in the death of a 40-year old Corvallis woman.

(BENTON COUNTY, Ore.) - At about 8:15 a.m., on Thursday, December 8, 2016, 40-year old Laura Leong, from Corvallis, Oregon, was driving southbound on Highway 99W, south of NE Crane Lane, in a 2001 Toyota Corolla Coupe.

The highway was covered in a layer of ice. The Toyota began to fishtail in the lane, crossing the center line, and collided with a northbound 2016 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup.

Falls City Woman Killed In Highway 99W Crash

The crash is still under investigation.

(POLK COUNTY, Ore.) - About 6 pm, OSP troopers and emergency personnel responded to the crash at the intersection of 99W and Suver Road.

The preliminary investigation revealed a 2002 Ford F250 was traveling westbound on Suver Road when it attempted to cross Highway 99W, where it was t-boned by a southbound 2010 Honda. After the impact both vehicles came to rest on the roadway.

Black Friday Power Outage in McMinnville

Crash puts shopping on hold for dozens of McMinnville stores.

(McMINNVILLE, Ore.) - “Black Friday” was darker than expected for shops and shoppers in McMinnville today.

The power went out after a vehicle apparently crashed into a power transformer. The non-injury accident cut off the traffic lights working between 19th Street and Winco on 99W.

Highway 34 Crash Takes Life of Salem Man

OSP is seeking any persons who witnessed this crash to call 503-375-3555.

(LINN COUNTY, Ore.) - OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a multiple vehicle crash blocking Highway 34 near milepost 2 (just east of Corvallis) about 6 a.m., today.

Preliminary investigation revealed a 2006 Subaru sedan was traveling eastbound on Highway 34 when it lost control for unknown reasons.

Salem Man Killed In Highway 99W Crash Near Amity

The driver of the Ford, a 27-year old male, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

(AMITY, Ore.) - A 1995 Ford Ranger pickup was traveling northbound and for unknown reasons, crossed the centerline and struck a 2006 Freightliner tractor towing a set of double trailers head-on.

The driver of the Freightliner attempted to move to the right shoulder to avoid the collision, however was not able to do so. Seatbelts were worn by all occupants of the vehicles.

Dallas Man Killed In Early Morning Crash On Highway 223

Fatigue is being investigated as a contributing factor in the crash.

(DALLAS, Ore.) - Today at about 3:15AM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a multiple vehicle crash on Highway 223 near milepost 1 (just north of Dallas).

Preliminary investigation revealed a 1999 Toyota Tacoma was traveling southbound on Highway 223 (Kings Valley Highway) when it crossed into the southbound lanes where it struck a northbound 2000 Toyota Corolla head on.

Pedestrian Hit and Killed on Hwy 22

This is the third fatal crash involving pedestrians that OSP has investigated in the past week.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A 50-year old male was crossing Highway 22 (from the south to north) when he was struck by a 2016 Chevrolet Cruz sedan traveling westbound on Highway 22.

The driver of this vehicle told troopers she attempted to avoid the pedestrian but was unable to do so. After this impact, the pedestrian was struck by a second westbound vehicle, a 2007 Toyota Corolla.

BE AWARE: Sheriff`s Deputies Investigate Serious Injury Crash on Cordon Road

Traffic was detoured due to this accident.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Marion County Sheriff's Office has activated the CRASH Team to investigate a serious injury accident at Cordon Rd NE and Swegle Rd NE, involving a 4-year old child which was a passenger in one of the two vehicles.

Cordon Rd is blocked from Sunnyview Rd NE to Center St NE, please use alternate routes until reopened.