Hwy. 99W Fatal, July 5

On July 3, 2017 at about 2:15PM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a multiple vehicle crash on Highway 99W near milepost 40 (just south of McMinnville). Initial investigation revealed a 2003 Pontiac Sunfire was northbound on Highway 99W and was slowing or stopped to make a left turn onto SW Durham Lane. Following the Pontiac was a 1993 Ford F250 towing a small utility trailer. The Ford was unable to stop and rear-ended the Pontiac. The Pontiac was spun into the southbound lane where it was struck broadside by a southbound 2007 Toyota Sequoia. After the collision the Ford left the highway, struck a parked car in a driveway, then a house. The driver of the Pontiac, Billie J KING, age 24, of Falls City was transported by ground ambulance to Salem hospital. The front passenger in the Pontiac, Jeremy M KING, age 29, also of Falls City, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Two juveniles, a 7 year old female and a 3 year old male were taken to area hospitals for treatment. The driver of the Toyota, Kris F PAINTER, age 62, of Amity, was checked by medical personnel at the scene but not transported. Shirley ROBINS, age 82, of Portland was taken by ground ambulance to Salem hospital. Laurie PAINTER, age 59, of Amity was taken by air ambulance to Salem hospital. Brittany PAINTER, age 27, of Amity was taken by ground ambulance to Salem hospital. The driver of the Ford, Justin M SAUERS, age 24, of Amity, was taken by ground ambulance to McMinnville hospital. Highway 99W was closed for about six hours with an established detour in place.