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10/15/24 - LCSO Case #24-5523 - Deputies Investigating Fatal Crash On Northwest Expressway (Photo) -10/16/24

UPDATE - 10/16/24:

The driver of the Toyota was identified as Amy Lyn Samson, 55, of Eugene.

The driver of the Chevy was identified as Daniel Eugene Pina, 37, of Eugene. Additional investigation indicates the driver of the Chevy may have suffered a medical event while driving, leading to the crash.

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On October 15th at about 7 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded with Eugene Police and Eugene Springfield Fire for a report of a crash involving two vehicles on Northwest Expressway south of Park Avenue in Eugene. The Lane County Sheriff’s major crash investigation team also responded.

The crash involved a white 2013 Toyota Sienna minivan and a tan 2007 Chevy Trailblazer. Initial investigation revealed the Toyota was driving north on the expressway and the Chevy was driving south. The Chevy, for an unknown reason, crossed into the oncoming lane and the vehicles collided. The driver of the Toyota died on scene. The driver and passenger of the Chevy were transported to an area hospital, but the driver of the Chevy later died. Neither occupant of the Chevy were wearing seatbelts. The driver of the Toyota was wearing a seatbelt. The identities of the involved are being withheld until next of kin are notified.

The roadway was closed for several hours as deputies investigated and tow companies cleared the roadway. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Eugene Police Department and Lane County Public Works for their assistance in keeping the roadway closed so deputies could focus on the investigation.

Attached Media Files: Fatal Crash, Crash Scene,