Hwy. 99N Fatal, March 29

On March 28, 2018, at approximately 7:02 a.m., OSP Troopers from the Springfield Area Command responded to a two vehicle fatal crash on Hwy 99N near Milepost 114 near Meadow Lane in Lane County, Oregon. Preliminary investigation indicates a red 2015 Toyota Corolla being operated by a 65 year old male was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of travel and collided with an oncoming southbound white 2010 Chevrolet Malibu being operated by 58 year old female.  The 65 year old male suffered fatal injuries and was declared deceased on scene by medical personnel. The female driver was transported to Riverbend Hospital and later succumbed to her injuries. Both drivers were wearing safety restraints and airbags in both vehicles deployed.  Alcohol does not appear to be a factor.  It is unknown at this time why the male operator was traveling in the oncoming lanes.  Names will be released in 24 hours to allow for next of kin notifications. Both southbound lanes of travel of Hwy 99N were closed for approximately two hours while OSP Troopers conducted the investigation.