Investigation shows that a 2004 Honda Civic, operated by Eric Ellis (57) of Detroit was eastbound on Hwy 22E when it went into the westbound lane and sideswiped a 2012 Ford PU pulling a travel trailer, operated by Owen Barth (48) of Dallas. The Honda Civic continued and hit a 2014 GMC PU, operated by Ryan Wolvert (41) of Oregon City. Ellis sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Barth and Wolvert were not injured. Hwy 22E was closed for about 3.5 hours following the crash. OSP was assisted by Gates Fire, ODOT, Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Keizer P.D.
