Minor Injury Motor Vehicle Crash Highway 126W East of Florence

News Release from: Oregon State Police
MINOR INJURY MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH HIGHWAY 126W EAST OF FLORENCE
Posted: July 18th, 2010 5:33 PM
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Five people received minor injuries in a two vehicle crash that occurred this morning on SR 126W about 15 miles east of Florence.

On July 18, 2010 at approximately 9:45 a.m., Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash that occurred on Hwy 126W near milepost 15. A 2003 Cadillac, operated by LILAS DUNN, age 60, from Eugene, was entering Hwy 126W from a driveway and was attempting to travel eastbound.

A 2006 Honda Civic operated by ROYAL MURDOCK, age 71, from Eugene, was traveling westbound and rounded a blind curve and collided with DUNN'S vehicle as she entered the roadway.

MURDOCK'S vehicle had three passengers, MARALYN MURDOCK, age 88, BENJAMIN LIVINGSTON, age 25, and VENESSA MANAHAN-RIAL, age 27, all from Eugene. All occupants from both vehicles were transported by Western Lane Ambulance to Peace Harbor Hospital with minor injuries.

All occupants from both vehicles were wearing seatbelts. No citations were issued. OSP troopers from the Florence Worksite are continuing the investigation.

(OSP) was assisted at the scene by Siuslaw Fire Department, Western Lane Ambulance, and ODOT responded to the crash. The Hwy was closed for approximately 30 minutes and one way traffic was directed for approximately 1.5 hours.

Photographs Courtesy of (OSP)

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