UPDATE - Fatal Crash On Hwy 26 - Washington County (Photo) -11/13/20

The operator of the Toyota 4Runner was Kevin Gilroy (28) from Portland. 

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On Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at approximately 1:50 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a three vehicle collision on Hwy 26 near milepost 35.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Toyota 4Runner, operated by an adult male from Portland, was westbound when it went into the eastbound lanes and collided with a Ford Transit commercial van operated by Michael Kromm (34) from Salem.  The 4Runner then collided with a Toyota Tacoma operated by Michael Young (69) from Portland.

The operator of the 4Runner sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.  His name will be released when it is appropriate.

Kromm was transported to an area hospital.

Young and his passenger, Lea Young (68) from Portland, were not transported.

Hwy 26 was closed for approximately three hours.

The Oregon State Police was assisted by the Washington County Sheriff's Office, Banks Fire Department, and ODOT. 

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Oregon State Police along with several partner agencies are currently working a multi-vehicle crash which resulted in a fatality.

Hwy 26 at milepost 35 is currently closed while troopers investigate the crash.  Please consider using an alternate route if possible.

ODOT will work to minimize the effect on traffic.

More information will be released when it is available.