Fatal South of Monmouth, May 4

On Thursday May 3, 2018 at about 6:50am, Oregon State Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a two vehicle crash on Hwy 99 W just south of Monmouth.  Preliminary investigation revealed that a green 2002 Toyota pickup, operated by Taylor Boquist, age 23, of Cove, Or. was traveling eastbound on Parker Rd.  As the pickup pulled onto Hwy 99 W it was struck by a 2002 Kenworth log truck traveling southbound on Hwy 99W.  The operator of the log truck was pronounced deceased at the scene.  The operators name will be released pending next of kin notification.  Mr. Boquist was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries.  Hwy 99 W was closed for a short while as a crew worked to clear the accident scene. Detour were in place.