UPDATE - Speed and alcohol being investigated in triple fatality crash near Gates - Marion County - 10/02/18
Operator of the GMC Envoy has been identified as David Trimble (31) from Lebanon, OR. transported to hospital with serious injuries.
PASSENGERS:
Brandon Mims (34) Lebanon, OR. transported to hospital with serious injuries.
Daniel Oneal (24) Foster, OR. sustained fatal injuries and pronounced deceased at the scene.
Amanda Salmon (23) Lebanon, OR. sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The name of the last passenger will not be released until notification to family can be confirmed.
Operator of the GMC Envoy has been identified as David Trimble (31) from Lebanon, OR. transported to hospital with serious injuries.
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On Monday, October 1, 2018 at approximately 6:42 pm, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a motor vehicle crash on Hwy 22E near milepost 35.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a silver 2004 GMC Envoy carrying five occupants, was traveling westbound on Hwy 22E when the vehicle left the roadway and struck several trees.
Driver and one passenger were transported with serious injuries to local hospitals.
Two occupants were ejected from the vehicle and pronounced deceased at the scene. A third occupant remained in the vehicle and was also pronounced deceased at the scene.
Hwy 22E was completely closed for approximately 2.5 hours following the crash before the eastbound lane was opened.
OSP was assisted by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Keizer Police Department, Gates Fire, Lyons EMS and ODOT.
This in an ongoing investigation and more information will be released when available.
3 killed, 2 hurt in single-car crash near Gates
Authorities say alcohol, speed may have been factors
By: KOIN 6 News Staff
Updated: Oct 02, 2018 07:45 AM PDT
GATES, Ore. (KOIN) --
Three people were killed and another two were seriously injured after the SUV they were traveling in crashed on Highway 22E.
Oregon State Police said the crash happened Monday shortly before 7 p.m. near milepost 35.
According to the preliminary investigation, a silver GMC Envoy carrying the five occupants was traveling west when it left the roadway and hit several trees.
The driver and one passenger were taken to local hospitals with serious injuries.
Two occupants were ejected from the car and pronounced dead at the scene. A third occupant remained in the SUV and also died at the scene.
Highway 22E was shut down for nearly three hours following the crash.
OSP said speed and alcohol are being considered as factors in the fatal collision.