Polk Co. Fatal, Nov. 27

On 11/23/17 at approximately 7:58PM, Oregon State Police Troopers responded to a two vehicle crash on 99 W / Parker Rd just south of Monmouth, Polk County Oregon. Preliminary investigation shows a 1999 red Chrysler Sebring operated by a 79 year old male from Carlton pulled out in front of a 2015 white Ford F150 pickup operated by 29 year old Dennis YODER and occupied by 25 year old Jennifer YODER and their two children, 1 and 2 years old respectively. The YODER’s were uninjured. The roadway was closed for about 3.5 hours. OSP was assisted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and ODOT. This is an ongoing investigation and the identity of the deceased driver will be released when next of kin notification is completed.