UPDATE: DOUBLE FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH - HIGHWAY 211 AT CANBY-MARQUAM HIGHWAY WEST OF MOLALLA
Posted: February 6th, 2012 9:05 AM
NOTE Update: Names are still withheld. 54-year old driver identified, adult female passenger not positively identified. Next of kin notification still pending. No other information to release at this time.
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Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are investigating a two vehicle fatal traffic crash that occurred Sunday evening at the intersection of Highway 211 and Canby-Marquam Highway (Highway 170) between Molalla and Woodburn. The crash resulted in the death of a man and woman and minor injuries to the other driver.
According to OSP Sergeant Duane Larson, on February 5, 2012 at approximately 6:40 p.m. a pickup with two occupants was southbound on Canby-Marquam Highway when it was involved in a collision with a tow truck traveling west of Highway 211. The tow truck collided into the pickup's driver side. After impact, the tow truck came to rest in a field off the highway and the pickup came to rest on the highway.
The male driver and female passenger in the pickup were pronounced deceased at the scene. Both were using safety restraints.
The male driver in the tow truck, JAMES K. CURT, age 23, from Canby, received minor injuries and was taken by a private party to an area hospital. He was driving for Baker & Baker Towing and ws using safety restraints.
The intersection is controlled by a stop sign for traffic on Canby-Marquam Highway. Investigating troopers will determine if the pickup stopped before entering the intersection.
OSP is assisted at the scene by Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Monitor Fire Department and ODOT. Highway 211 was closed at the scene during the investigation.
No photographs for release at this time.
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