FATAL CRASH ON HIGHWAY 99W NEAR MONROE
CORVALLIS, Ore. – On Thursday, April 13, 2023, Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) Deputies responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 99W, north of Monroe, Oregon.
At 2:48 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 99W, just north of Old River Road. The driver, a 62-year-old male from Junction City, was northbound in a Kia Spectra when his car traveled across the centerline and crashed into a large tree on the west side of the highway.
The male was extricated from the vehicle and transported to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis where he was later pronounced deceased. His next of kin was notified by the Junction City Police Department.
The BCSO Crash Team observed no indication of braking or evasive maneuvering before the crash, consistent with a medical incident. Investigators also learned the male had a blood alcohol level above the legal limit, which is believed to have been a factor in the crash.
BCSO was assisted on the scene by the Monroe Fire Department and the Oregon Department of Transportation.
Since the beginning of 2023, BCSO Deputies have responded to three fatal crashes. In 2022 Benton County saw more fatal crashes than seen yearly in over two decades. Sheriff Van Arsdall began the “Enough is Enough” campaign in March and will continue to increase patrols with assistance from Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) grant funding to target dangerous driving behaviors, including driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
The crash remains an active investigation. If you witnessed this incident, please contact BCSO Deputy Blaser at Jesse.Blaser@
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