LINN COUNTY, OR - Oregon State Police are reporting that on Monday, July 15, 2024, at 11:51 a.m., OSP responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 34, near milepost 4, in Linn County.
The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Chevrolet Tahoe, operated by Gemini Uvon Soules (21) of Albany, crossed into the westbound lanes and struck a Dodge Ram 2500, operated by Justin Koehler (51) of Silverton, head-on.
The operator of the Chevrolet (Soules) was declared deceased at the scene.
The operator of the Dodge (Koehler) was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.
The highway was impacted for several hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
OSP was assisted by the Linn County Sheriff's Office and ODOT.
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