On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at approximately 5:16 A.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy 30, near milepost 41, in Columbia County. The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound brown Honda CR-V, operated by Jason Ray Bennett (34) of Clatskanie, crossed the centerline for an unknown reason. Upon crossing into the westbound lane, the brown Honda CR-V collided head-on with a westbound white 2022 Chevrolet Silverado, operated by Gregory Alan Woodall Jr (50) of Deer Island. The operator of the brown Honda CR-V (Bennett) was declared deceased at the scene. The operator of the white Chevrolet Silverado (Woodall Jr.) was determined to be uninjured and was cooperative with the investigation. The roadway was impacted for approximately 4.5 hours during the on-scene investigation. The Oregon State Police was assisted by Columbia River Fire & Rescue, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, and ODOT.
