Fatal Traffic Crash - Highway 22W south of Highway 18
Clifford Fagaly, 69, of Silverton, was pronounced dead at the scene on Highway 22 south of Highway 18. His wife Kerttu Fagaly , 85, of Silverton, was critically injured and taken to Salem Hospital.
Lt. Gregg Hastings, a spokesman for the Oregon State Police, said the crash happened about 6:30 p.m. Saturday in heavy fog and icy conditions, when a westbound 2003 Ford van crossed the center line and collided with a 2000 Toyota four-door being driven by Clifford Fagaly, which was traveling east. The Toyota came to rest in a ditch and the van stopped in the westbound lane, where it was hit by a westbound 2012 Dodge pickup and skidded off the highway into a ditch.
The driver of the van, Marcos Antonio Luz, 41, of Woodburn, was taken to Salem hospital with serious injuries. Authorities say alcohol may have been a contributing factor for Luz.
The driver of the pickup, Lonny Bryant, 51, and passenger Ruthann Bryant, 49, both of Willamina, were taken to Willamette Valley Medical Center in McMinnville for minor injuries.
Seatbelt use information was not available. The highway was closed in both directions for several hours as a result of the crash.
The OSP is investigating the crash.
MARCOS ANTONIO LUZ - ICE HOLD
