The family of the deceased driver has been notified. The driver of the 2001 Saturn was James Roy MULLINS, age 62, of Springfield.
OSP is continuing it's investigation and requesting any witnesses to the crash to call the OSP Northern Command Center at 503-375-3555.
More information will be released when it becomes available.
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The Oregon State Police is seeking witnesses to this morning's fatal crash on Interstate 5 south of Eugene.
On October 22, 2015 just before 10AM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a multiple vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near milepost 188 (just south of the Highway 58 junction).
According to Sergeant Hank Duren, a tan 2001 Saturn Sedan was traveling northbound on Interstate 5 when it collided with a black 2015 Dodge Pickup. The Saturn lost control and rolled over, coming to rest in the lanes of travel. The driver of the Saturn, a 62 year old male from Springfield was pronounced deceased on scene by emergency personnel. The driver of the Dodge, David R BOYCE, age 69, of Santa Clara, Utah, was not injured.
The crash caused significant delays for hours despite one lane being open during the investigation. OSP is seeking the public's assistance and requesting any persons who witnessed the crash to call OSP Northern Command Center at 503-375-3555.
The name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. This is an ongoing investigation and more information will be released when it is available. OSP was assisted by the Oregon Department of Transportation, Goshen Fire and South Lane Fire.
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Previous Release:
OSP is on scene of fatal vehicle crash on I-5 near milepost 188 (just south of the Highway 58 Junction). Northbound lanes are blocked. A detour is being established but expect extended closure or delays. Visit www.tripcheck.com for road status updates. More information will be released when it is available.
OSP is continuing it's investigation and requesting any witnesses to the crash to call the OSP Northern Command Center at 503-375-3555.
More information will be released when it becomes available.
***End Update***
Previous Release:
The Oregon State Police is seeking witnesses to this morning's fatal crash on Interstate 5 south of Eugene.
On October 22, 2015 just before 10AM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a multiple vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near milepost 188 (just south of the Highway 58 junction).
According to Sergeant Hank Duren, a tan 2001 Saturn Sedan was traveling northbound on Interstate 5 when it collided with a black 2015 Dodge Pickup. The Saturn lost control and rolled over, coming to rest in the lanes of travel. The driver of the Saturn, a 62 year old male from Springfield was pronounced deceased on scene by emergency personnel. The driver of the Dodge, David R BOYCE, age 69, of Santa Clara, Utah, was not injured.
The crash caused significant delays for hours despite one lane being open during the investigation. OSP is seeking the public's assistance and requesting any persons who witnessed the crash to call OSP Northern Command Center at 503-375-3555.
The name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. This is an ongoing investigation and more information will be released when it is available. OSP was assisted by the Oregon Department of Transportation, Goshen Fire and South Lane Fire.
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Previous Release:
OSP is on scene of fatal vehicle crash on I-5 near milepost 188 (just south of the Highway 58 Junction). Northbound lanes are blocked. A detour is being established but expect extended closure or delays. Visit www.tripcheck.com for road status updates. More information will be released when it is available.