Investigation shows that a 2004 Honda Civic, operated by Eric Ellis (57) of Detroit was eastbound on Hwy 22E when it went into the westbound lane and sideswiped a 2012 Ford PU pulling a travel trailer, operated by Owen Barth (48) of Dallas. The Honda Civic continued and hit a 2014 GMC PU, operated by Ryan Wolvert (41) of Oregon City.
Ellis sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Barth and Wolvert were not injured.
Hwy 22E was closed for about 3.5 hours following the crash. OSP was assisted by Gates Fire, ODOT, Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Keizer P.D.
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Oregon State Police and emergency personnel are on the scene of a three vehicle crash on Hwy 22E near mile post 37 - east of Gates.
One person has sustained fatal injuries and has been pronounced deceased at the scene.
The crash occurred at approximately 1:30 PM. Expect delays and closures for several hours.
No more information is available at this time.