OSP Report - Oct. 21

Oct. 5: 12:05: Crash, Injury – Hwy. 126E, Milepost 17. Unit #1, a black pickup, was westbound when the vehicle drifted off the right shoulder, went through approximately 60 feet of fence, and hit a large tree head-on. The driver had a serious injury and was transported to Riverbend hospital. The vehicle was towed from the scene. Involved: black Chevrolet Silverado, 35-year-old male from Eugene.

Oct. 14: 06:28: Crash, Non-Injury – Hwy. 126E, Mp. 23. Dispatched to a report of a two motor vehicle crash, unknown injury. Investigation revealed a blue 2012 Blue Ford Fusion failed to yield when entering the highway from a driveway and struck a silver 2011 Toyota Tacoma Pickup. The Toyota was traveling westbound prior to the collision, began to spin once, and struck the rear passenger wheel well. The Toyota came to rest facing eastbound, adjacent to the EB lane. Both operators contacted their own tows. Both operators advised no injury and both were provided copies of the crash report. The operator of the Ford was issued a written warning. Involved: 78-year-old male from Van Nuys, CA, and 19-year-old male from Leaburg.