On April 6, 2016 at about 4:05 PM, OSP Troopers responded to the report of a serious injury collision involving two vehicles on Highway 47 near milepost 29 (south of Gaston).
Initial investigation reveals that a 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser was traveling southbound on Highway 47 when it swerved to avoid a collision with a northbound vehicle that had entered its lane. The Chrysler began to slide sideways and traveled into the northbound lane where it was struck on the passenger side by a northbound 2001 Toyota Camry.
The driver of the Toyota, Jill D YODER, age 57, of Hillsboro, was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the Chyrsler, Stephanie D CADD, age 18, of Hillsboro, was transported to the hospital by air ambulance with critical injuries. CADD's passenger, a 14 year old female, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The operator of the vehicle that crossed into the oncoming lane in front of CADD called law enforcement and reported they may have been involved with the crash. The subject was contacted by law enforcement and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
HWY 47 was closed for approximately 4 and half hours.
OSP was assisted by the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office, Yamhill Police Department, ODOT, Yamhill Fire Department, Gaston Fire Department, McMinnville Fire Department, Metro West Ambulance, and Oregon Life Guard (air ambulance).
Initial investigation reveals that a 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser was traveling southbound on Highway 47 when it swerved to avoid a collision with a northbound vehicle that had entered its lane. The Chrysler began to slide sideways and traveled into the northbound lane where it was struck on the passenger side by a northbound 2001 Toyota Camry.
The driver of the Toyota, Jill D YODER, age 57, of Hillsboro, was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the Chyrsler, Stephanie D CADD, age 18, of Hillsboro, was transported to the hospital by air ambulance with critical injuries. CADD's passenger, a 14 year old female, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The operator of the vehicle that crossed into the oncoming lane in front of CADD called law enforcement and reported they may have been involved with the crash. The subject was contacted by law enforcement and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
HWY 47 was closed for approximately 4 and half hours.
OSP was assisted by the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office, Yamhill Police Department, ODOT, Yamhill Fire Department, Gaston Fire Department, McMinnville Fire Department, Metro West Ambulance, and Oregon Life Guard (air ambulance).