FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH - HIGHWAY 211 EAST OF MOLALLA IN CLACKAMAS COUNTY (PHOTO)
News Release from Oregon State Police
Posted on FlashAlert: October 15th, 2014 9:00 PM
Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into the cause of Wednesday afternoon's two vehicle traffic crash on Highway 211 east of Molalla that resulted in the death of an adult female. The victim's granddaughter and the other involved driver received non-life threatening injuries. All names will be released Thursday.
On October 15, 2014 at approximately 2:35 p.m., a 1994 Ford Mustang driven by a 33-year old male was westbound on Highway 211 near S. Vaughan Road when it crossed the centerline and collided nearly head-on with an eastbound 1993 Honda Accord four-door. Both vehicles came to rest blocking the highway.
The Honda's 64-year old female driver was extricated by Molalla Rural Fire Protection District personnel and transported by ambulance to Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). She was reported deceased after arriving at the hospital. Her 3-year old granddaughter, who was using a child safety seat, was also transported by ambulance to OHSU with non-life threatening injury. Safety restraint use by the victim is pending confirmation.
The Ford's male driver was transported by ambulance to OHSU with non-life threatening injury. He was using safety restraints.
OSP troopers from the Portland Area Command office are continuing the investigation. Trooper Tracy Clark is the lead investigator.
OSP was assisted at the scene by Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Molalla Police Department, Molalla Rural Fire Protection District, and ODOT. The highway was closed for over 4 hours.
Photograph - Oregon State Police
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On October 15, 2014 at approximately 2:35 p.m., a 1994 Ford Mustang driven by a 33-year old male was westbound on Highway 211 near S. Vaughan Road when it crossed the centerline and collided nearly head-on with an eastbound 1993 Honda Accord four-door. Both vehicles came to rest blocking the highway.
The Honda's 64-year old female driver was extricated by Molalla Rural Fire Protection District personnel and transported by ambulance to Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). She was reported deceased after arriving at the hospital. Her 3-year old granddaughter, who was using a child safety seat, was also transported by ambulance to OHSU with non-life threatening injury. Safety restraint use by the victim is pending confirmation.
The Ford's male driver was transported by ambulance to OHSU with non-life threatening injury. He was using safety restraints.
OSP troopers from the Portland Area Command office are continuing the investigation. Trooper Tracy Clark is the lead investigator.
OSP was assisted at the scene by Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Molalla Police Department, Molalla Rural Fire Protection District, and ODOT. The highway was closed for over 4 hours.
Photograph - Oregon State Police
### www.oregon.gov/OSP ###
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