News Release from: Oregon State Police
UPDATE #2: NAMES RELEASED - FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH - HIGHWAY 99E SOUTH OF OREGON CITY (PHOTOS)
Posted: December 22nd, 2012 6:37 AM
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Highway 99E south of Oregon City was closed about four hours following Friday afternoon's two-vehicle fatal traffic crash that resulted in the death of one person. The names are released in this update and the investigation is continuing into the cause of the crash.
On December 21, 2012 at approximately 1:25 p.m., a 2001 Dodge Durango driven by ERIC DEAN HOSKINS, age 31, from Molalla, was northbound on Highway 99E near milepost 17 north of South End Road when it crossed the center paved median and collided nearly head-on with a southbound 2001 Ford two-door passenger car. The Ford's driver, SUSANNE FRANCES FORMAN, age 62, from Scotts Mills, was pronounced deceased at the scene. HOSKINS was transported by AMR ambulance to Willamette Falls Hospital in Oregon City for an examination of a possible injury.
OSP troopers from the Portland and Salem offices responded to the scene. Senior Trooper Dan Swift is the lead investigator. Clackmas County District Attorney's Office is assisting OSP. No enforcement decision anticipated until investigation has concluded and been reviewed with their office.
OSP was assisted at the scene by Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Canby Fire Department, and ODOT. The highway was closed about four hours.
OSP and ODOT urge travelers to be prepared for potential hazardous winter driving conditions on many mountain passes and other areas as people head out for the weekend and upcoming holidays. Know before you go by monitoring media reports and checking available information and resources for where you will be traveling at www.TripCheck.com. OSP and ODOT also remind travelers of the Christmas Holiday period information and tips:
http://www.oregon.gov/osp/NEWSRL/Pages/news/12_18_2012_pre_christmas_tips.aspx
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