Fatal Hwy. 551, Jan. 23

On Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at approximately 12:30 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle collision on Hwy 551 near milepost 1. Preliminary investigation shows that a Toyota Camry, operated by Kelsie Martin (29) of Beavercreek, was northbound on Hwy 551 when for unknown reasons collided head on with a southbound Toyota Prius operated by Stephanie Patricio (33) of Woodburn. Patricio sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. Martin sustained serious and was transported by Life Flight to OHSU. Alcohol impairment by Martin is suspected as a contributing factor.