On Sunday, April 21, 2019 at approximately 4:25 P.M. Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a vehicle crash on Highway 126E near milepost 37.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2017 Toyota Corolla, operated by Samuel Smith (26) of Eugene, was traveling westbound on 126E near milepost 37. A bicycle, operated by Michael Greenbaum (79) of Vida, was also westbound when for unknown reasons entered the lane of travel in front of the westbound Toyota.
Greenbaum sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.
Highway 126E was closed for two hours following the crash.
OSP was assisted by McKenzie Fire Rescue and ODOT.