Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Thursday afternoon’s two vehicle fatal crash on Highway 228 near Brownsville.
On July 11, 2019 at about 1:40 PM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a report of an injury crash on Hwy 228 near milepost 2.5.
Preliminary Investigation revealed that a Jeep Cherokee operated by, Michael McDaniel, age 69, from Brownsville, was traveling westbound on HWY 228 near milepost 2. For unknown reasons the Jeep Cherokee drifted over the center line and struck an eastbound fully loaded Kenworth log truck, operated by Bradley Crowson, age 48, from Springfield.
McDaniel died at the scene as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. Crowson received only minor injuries.
Highway 228 was closed for approximately 4 hours during the investigation.
OSP was assisted by local fire/ems, ODOT and the Linn County Sheriff’s Office.
Photograph provided by OSP.
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