LANE COUNTY, OR - The Oregon State Police (OSP) reports that on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 2:13 p.m., OSP responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy-126, near milepost 1.5, in Lane County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Toyota Rav4, operated by Katherine Lee Horath (46) of Myrtle Creek, crossed into the eastbound lane for unknown reasons and struck a Chevrolet Equinox, operated by Rainbow Adah Tornell (52) of Eugene, head-on.
A passenger in the Toyota, Reania Danielle Horath (30) of Myrtle Creek, was declared deceased at the scene. The operator of the Toyota (Katherine Horath) and passengers- Timothy Richard Worrell (34) of Myrtle Creek and a female juvenile- were all transported to a local medical center for treatment of injuries.
The operator of the Chevrolet (Tornell) and a passenger, Siage Jacqueline Donaldson (25) of Eugene, were transported to a local medical center for treatment of injuries.
The highway was impacted for approximately 4 hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
OSP was assisted by the Florence Police Department, Siuslaw Valley Fire, and ODOT.
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