On Sunday January 22, 2018 at approximately 4:35pm OSP and Gates Fire responded to a two vehicle collision double fatal crash, on HWY 22E at milepost 76. Preliminary investigation revealed a black 2017 Nissan Armada, operated by Joshua Lyons (age 34 from Portland), was eastbound and attempted to pass on snow covered roads. The vehicle lost traction slide sideways, and struck the front of a westbound silver Chevy Silverado pulling an enclosed trailer, driven by Alan Freeman (age 54 from Salem). Lyons and his passenger Timothy Hays (age 47 from Silverton) were deceased at the scene. Freeman and two of his passengers, Shaun Dorschel (age 33 from Salem) and a juvenile passenger were treated and released for minor injuries from Salem Hospital. Freeman’s third passenger, Donald Suklis (age 56 Jefferson) was transported to St. Charles Hospital with serious injuries. The westbound lane was closed for approximately five hours.
