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Clackamas County Government: Sheriff's Office Responds To Two-Vehicle Fatal Crash On Springwater Road; Three Passengers Deceased

The black sedan had five occupants, ages 14-18. Their conditions:

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Press release from the Clackamas County Government:

6/1/2021

Please reference CCSO Case # 21-011344

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The black sedan had five occupants, ages 14-18. Their conditions:

  • The driver, 18, sustained a punctured lung is being treated at a local hospital.
  • Two of the four passengers were declared deceased at the scene. 
  • A third passenger was transported to a local hospital by Life Flight, and was later declared deceased at the hospital.
  • The fourth passenger, age 17, is currently being treated at a local hospital with unknown injuries.

    • The white Ford F350 was driven by a 27-year-old male who cooperated with authorities at the scene. The F350's driver did not require medical attention at the scene.

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    The Clackamas County Medical Examiner's Office and the Criminal Reconstruction and Forensic Technicians (CRAFT)team also responded to document the scene, conduct witness interviews and collect and process evidence.

    This incident is still under investigation. Additional details are forthcoming. The names of the juvenile victims will not be released at this time.

    An Estacada School District message to parents about the accident is here.

    ADDITIONAL INFO SOUGHT: The Sheriff’s Office is seeking additional information in this case. Anyone with information regarding the May 31 fatal crash is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Office Tip Line -- by phone at 503-723-4949or by using the online email form at https://www.clackamas.us/sheriff/tip . Please reference CCSO Case # 21-011344.

    ADDITIONAL INFO SOUGHT:

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    Deputy John Wildhaber
    Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
    Public Information Unit

    This press release was produced by the Clackamas County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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