Hwy. 6 Fatality, Feb. 25

On Saturday, February 23, 2019 at approximately 7:13 A.M. Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a single vehicle crash on Hwy 6 near milepost 42. Preliminary investigation indicates that a black 2012 Kia Soul was eastbound on Hwy 6 when for unknown reasons it drifted off the roadway and struck a large tree. The vehicle was occupied by 5 teenagers. Four were transported to Portland area hospitals. One passenger sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Hwy 6 was closed for 4 hours following the crash.