Marion County, OR. – Official Release: On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 8:40 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 22E, near milepost 38, in Marion County.
The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Chevy Silverado, operated by John H. Lambert (60) of Salem, left the roadway for unknown reasons, traveled down an embankment, struck a stump and rolled.
The operator of the vehicle (Lambert) was declared deceased at the scene.
The highway was impacted for approximately one hour during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
OSP was assisted by Stayton Police Department, Gates Fire, and ODOT.
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