UPDATE: TRIPLE FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH - HIGHWAY 26 NORTHWEST OF VALE
Posted: April 22nd, 2012 10:17 PM
Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into Sunday afternoon's two vehicle fatal traffic crash that resulted in the death of three people on Highway 26 about thirty miles northwest of Vale. The victims' names and residence information are withheld pending next of kin notifications.
According to Sergeant Mark Duncan, on April 22, 2102 at approximately 3:40 p.m. a 1999 Chevrolet sport utility vehicle driven by an adult female was eastbound on Highway 26 near milepost 249 when it traveled into westbound lane and collided with a westbound Dodge pickup pulling an empty livestock trailer driven by an adult male.
The Chevrolet's female driver and adult male passenger were pronounced deceased at the scene. The male passenger was not using safety restraints and was ejected from the vehicle. The Dodge pickup's adult male driver was also pronounced deceased at the scene.
OSP troopers from the Ontario Area Command office are continuing the investigation and next of kin notifications.
OSP was assisted at the scene by Malheur County Sheriff's Office, Brogan Quick Response Unit, Vale Fire & Ambulance, and ODOT. The highway was closed for several hours during the scene investigation.
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