Fatal Crash on Highway 224 in Clackamas County
A two-vehicle crash on Highway 224 in Clackamas County resulted in the death of Jeep driver Matthew Leroy Cooper, while Hyundai driver Jianxiang Zhao was unharmed.
Clackamas County, OR. – Official Release: On Friday, December 27, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 224, near milepost 15, in Clackamas County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Jeep Cherokee, operated by Matthew Leroy Cooper (43) of Portland, attempted a left hand turn into a parking lot and entered the path of an eastbound Hyundai Santa Fe, operated by Jianxiang Zhao (44) of Portland, causing a side impact crash.
The operator of the Jeep (Cooper) was declared deceased at the scene. He was not believed to be wearing a seatbelt.
The operator of the Hyundai (Zhao) was reportedly not injured.
The highway was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene investigation. An unsafe left turn is being considered as the primary cause of the crash.
OSP was assisted by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office and ODOT.
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