INJURY TRAFFIC CRASH - HIGHWAY 219 NEAR ST. PAUL (PHOTOS)
Posted: January 26th, 2012 1:20 PM
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Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Thursday morning's single vehicle injury traffic crash along Highway 219 near St. Paul. The involved vehicle struck a power pole causing lines to drop onto the highway. Power was cut off and the highway closed until repairs were made.
According to Senior Trooper Charlie Burdick, on January 26, 2012 at approximately 7:50 a.m. a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by ZACHARY ADAMS, age 15, from St. Paul, was westbound on Highway 219 negotiating a curve when he began to fall asleep. His mother, SHAWNEE ADAMS, age 41, tried to get his attention as the vehicle drifted across the centerline. The driver over-corrected and lost control. The vehicle spun around traveling off the road and struck a power pole.
The impact caused power lines to drop across the road. The vehicle came to rest in a field off the highway.
Both occupants were transported by St. Paul Fire District to Salem Hospital. The driver was treated and released. The passenger received non-life threatening injuries.
PGE personnel responded, cut power and repaired the broken power pole and lines. The highway was closed over an hour.
OSP was assisted at the scene by St. Paul Fire District and ODOT.
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