I-5 Fatal, Nov. 21

On November 18, 2016 at approximately 1:50 AM OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle fatal crash on I-5 just (northbound) south of milepost 289. The preliminary investigation revealed a white 1996 Volvo 740 (passenger car) was traveling northbound in the center lane behind a red 2003 Volvo semi-tractor. The twenty-year-old male operator of the Volvo attempted to the pass the semi-tractor. The driver of the semi was identified as Vitaly Ivanov, age 45 from Renton, Washington. The Volvo car collided into the rear of the commercial vehicle. The impact caused the Volvo to spin out of control and collide, again, with the semi-tractor. The male driver and the female passenger were pronounced deceased at the scene. Mr. Ivanov was not injured.  Update:  The driver and the passenger of the Volvo car were 16 year olds from Portland. Neither of the juveniles were wearing seat belts and speed is being considered a factor for the crash. Next of kin has been completed but names are being withheld because of their age.