Drain, Ore. – Today at about 5:21 AM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a two vehicle crash on HWY 38 west of Drain.
The initial investigation has revealed that a 2010 Chrysler 300 operated by 68 year old Louis J CHAVEZ of Cressey, CA, was traveling east on HWY 38 when it drifted across the center lane and into the path of 2000 Kenworth log truck (unloaded). The operator of the truck, 57 year old Robert M ROOKLAND, of Dexter, Oregon was not injured in the crash.
After the collision, CHAVEZ’s vehicle left the roadway and came to rest on its side down a small embankment. Emergency personnel immediately responded and CHAVEZ was pronounced deceased on scene.
The Westbound lane of Hwy 38 was closed for approximately 5 hours for the investigation and removal of vehicles.
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