Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Wednesday afternoon’s serious injury crash on Highway 99E near Oregon City. On Wednesday June 19, 2019 at about 3:53 PM, OSP received a driving complaint that was transferred from 911. Immediately after receiving the complaint the vehicle reported was involved in a head-on crash on Highway 99E near milepost 16. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Toyota Tacoma, operated by Hosein RESLMN, age 36, from Milwaukie, was travelling northbound on Highway 99E near milepost 16 when his vehicle crossed the centerline hitting a southbound Jeep Commander operated by Lucia SMITH, age 28, from Hermiston. Both RESLMN and SMITH suffered serious injuries. RESLMN was transported by Lifeflight to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center and SMITH was transported to OHSU by ambulance. Highway 99E was closed for approximately 3.5 hours following the crash.
