On Monday, November 18, 2019 at approximately 11:50 A.M. Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle collision on Hwy 221(Wallace Rd) near Milepost 10.5.
Preliminary investigation revealed a gray 2004 Volkswagen Passat, operated by Krista Ashley (33) of Salem, was northbound on Hwy 221 when for unknown reasons crossed into the southbound lane striking a black 2019 Chevy Cruz, being operated by Susie Valdez (69) of Salem.
Valdez and her passenger, Robert Valdez (70) of Salem both sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced deceased.
Ashley was transported to Salem Hospital with serious injuries.
There were three passengers in the Passat driven by Ashley:
A juvenile female sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at Salem Hospital.
Daniel Norris (28) of Salem was transported to Salem Hospital with serious injuries.
A juvenile female was transported to Salem Hospital with serious injuries.
Hwy 221 was closed for approximately 4.5 hours.
Oregon State Police was assisted by the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office, Dayton Fire, and ODOT.
Investigation is continuing