On August 28, 2016 at about 2:40AM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a two vehicle crash on Highway 99W at milepost 31.5 (near Lafayette). Preliminary investigation revealed a 1997 Toyota Camry was traveling southbound Highway 99W when it crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a northbound 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The driver of the Toyota, Jeronimo HUAPOE-MORALES, age 21, of Lafayette, was pronounced deceased on the scene. Two passengers in the Toyota were also taken to the hospital for their injuries. The driver of the Chevrolet, Cody M KLIESE-HARTZONG, age 31, of Dundee, was taken by ground ambulance to Oregon Health and Sciences University. All three occupants in the Toyota were not using their safety belts. The contributing factors into the crash are still under investigation.
