Western, Ore. – In the time span of about twelve hours, the Oregon State Police investigated four separate crashes on Western Oregon highways that took the lives of five people. Below is a summary of each.
HIGHWAY 22, MP 75 – LINN COUNTY
On September 18, 2016 at about 4PM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a single vehicle crash on Highway 22 near milepost 75 (five miles west of the Santiam Junction).
Preliminary investigation revealed a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta was traveling westbound on Highway 22 when it attempted to pass a slower moving vehicle. The Volkswagen lost control, slid off the south side of the highway and struck a tree. The Volkswagen continuing down the embankment, rolling over several times.
The driver, Alexander Shumilov, age 31, of Salem, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The highway conditions at this time were wet.
HIGHWAY 18, MP 1.5 — LINCOLN COUNTY
On September 17, 2016 at about 6:40PM, OSP Troopers and emergency vehicles responded to the report of a two vehicle crash on Highway 18 near milepost 1.5 (just east of Lincoln City).
Preliminary investigation revealed a 1999 Honda Civic was traveling eastbound on Highway 18 when it failed to negotiate a corner on the wet roadway. The Honda slid into the oncoming lane where it collided with a westbound 2010 Kia Soul.
The driver of the Honda, Maricela R. Trujilo, age 42, of Woodburn received life threatening injuries and was taken to Legacy Emanuel Hospital. Her two passengers, Sarah S. Trujillo and Rebeca M. Amador (both 20 years old and from Woodburn) were pronounced deceased on scene.
The driver of the Kia, Douglas J Bender, age 23, of Milwaukie, Oregon was not injured. Two passengers in the Kia were taken to Legacy Emanuel Hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
Highway 18 was closed for approximately 5 hours while the investigation was conducted.
HIGHWAY 22, MP 14 — POLK COUNTY
On September 17, 2016 at about 10PM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of single vehicle crash on Highway 22 near milepost 14 (just west of Highway 99W interchange.)
Preliminary investigation revealed a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta was traveling westbound on Highway 22 near milepost 14 when it drifted into the center median, rolled over and came to rest on it’s passenger side on the south side of the highway.
The driver, a 49 year old woman from Keizer was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her name will be released pending her family being notified.
HIGHWAY 42/INTERSTATE 5 — DOUGLAS COUNTY
On September 18, 2016 at about 4:15AM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a collision involving a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle at the Highway 42 interchange with Interstate 5.
Preliminary investigation revealed a 2004 Ford Explorer was traveling southbound on Interstate 5 when it took the 119 exit (Highway 42). As the Ford negotiated the sweeping right corner of the off-ramp, it drifted off the ramp and rolled over in the area between the ramp and Highway 42. The Ford then rolled onto both lanes of Highway 42 where it struck an eastbound 2010 Peterbilt while airborne.
The driver of the Ford, Anthony Q. Webber, age 31, of Roseburg, was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the Peterbilt, Richard E. Arceo, age 33, of Pasco, Washington was taken to Mercy Medical Center in Roseburg for minor injuries.
Highway 42 was closed for over four hours while the investigation was being conducted. No further information at this time. (Photo attached.)
