Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Friday morning’s two vehicle fatal crash on Territorial Highway and High Pass Road near Junction City. On May 17, 2019 at about 10:20 AM, OSP troopers and first responders were dispatched to a two vehicle fatal crash at the intersection of Territorial Highway and Highway Pass Road. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Chevy Cavalier, operated by Russell Lee NICKERSON, age 81, from Eugene was traveling westbound on High Pass Road when for unknown reasons he failed to stop at the intersection. NICKERSON’s vehicle was struck by a Ford Econoline Van, operated by Cary Allen RAMSAY (male), age 55, from Eugene. NICKERSON suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. RAMSAY was transported to Riverbend Hospital with serious injuries. Territorial Highway was closed for approximately four hours following the crash.
