Hwy. 20 Fatal, June 1

OSP Troopers are continuing their investigation into Friday morning’s double fatal traffic crash in Linn County. According to Sergeant Nathan House, on May 29, 2015 at about 11:42AM, OSP responded to the report of a two vehicle head-on crash on HWY 20, milepost 2.5, in Linn County (just east of Albany’s city limits). Preliminary investigation indicates a 2003 Jaguar, driven by Gary D RAMSEY JR, age 49, of Boring, OR was eastbound on Highway 20 near milepost 2.5, when, for an unknown reason, it crossed into the oncoming lane colliding head-on with a 1999 Dodge Van, driven by Billy R YUTZIE, age 67, of Albany (traveling westbound). Upon arrival of medical crews, both men were pronounced deceased. Investigation has revealed YUTZIE was not using a safety belt. Other factors are still being investigated.