On Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at approximately 1:10 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on Hwy 20 near milepost 17. Preliminary investigation revealed a Dodge Journey, operated by Christopher Pritchard (32) of Sweet Home, was eastbound, crossed into the westbound lane, and collided with a Dodge Ram pickup towing a utility trailer operated by Jose Maciel-Gomez (22) of Albany. Pritchard sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. Maciel-Gomez and his passenger, Jose Maciel-Chavez (54) of Albany, were transported to the hospital. OSP was assisted by the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, Lebanon Fire Department and ODOT.
