Head-on Crash Involving 3 Vehicles - 4 Injured and 1 Fatality

On July 6, 2023, at approximately 5:38 pm, Corvallis Police and Corvallis Fire personnel responded to the report of an injury crash north of the intersection of Highway 99W and NW Elks Dr in Corvallis.  Investigation determined a Subaru Legacy traveling south on Highway 99W crossed the center lane line causing a head-on collision with a Hyundai Elantra traveling north on Highway 99W.  The driver of the Subaru and only occupant was identified as a 74 year old female, Monmouth resident and she was transported by medics for care. The Hyundai had four occupants. The driver was identified as a female, 32 year old Albany resident and passengers were a 37 year old female, Albany resident, 65 year old female, Prineville resident, and one juvenile.  Both Albany residents and the juvenile were transported by medics for care. The 65 year old female, Prineville resident was pronounced decease on scene by Corvallis Fire Medics.  There was a third vehicle involved, which received minor damage. The driver and their passenger were not injured.  The Corvallis Police Department and Benton County Sheriff’s Office Major Accident Investigation Team responded to the scene to investigate. All parties involved in the crash are cooperating with the investigation, which is still ongoing. 

The highway was closed for approximately 4.5 hours while the Major Accident Investigation Team processed the scene.  The Corvallis Police were assisted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, Corvallis Fire Department, and ODOT.