UPDATE: The deceased driver in this crash has been identified as Modupe Adescola Megbolugbe, age 30 of Salem. 

Salem, Ore. — On February 26, 2021, at approximately 10:15 a.m. Salem Police and Fire personnel responded to Mission ST SE near the intersection of Hines ST SE on a report of a single vehicle crash. Units located the crashed Ford Focus in the westbound lanes of Mission ST SE.

The driver, who was the sole occupant, was declared deceased at the scene.

The preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle was travelling westbound on Mission ST SE when it struck the center median and collided with a tree sending the vehicle back onto the roadway. Distracted driving may have been a factor in the crash.

The driver’s identity will not be released until next of kin have been notified. Mission ST was closed for the investigation until 1:00 p.m..

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