Linn County, OR — Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan announced that investigators are examining a fatal two-vehicle collision that occurred Friday night at the intersection of Berlin Road and McDowell Creek Drive.
Shortly after 9:06 p.m. on December 5, Linn County Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a serious crash with people trapped in both vehicles. Deputies arriving on scene found a 2017 Ram 3500 struck in the passenger side by a 2002 Mazda B-Series pickup.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the driver of the Mazda — identified as 19-year-old Zayne Hannah-Gray of Lebanon — died from injuries sustained in the collision. A passenger traveling with him was transported to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the Ram 3500 was also taken to Good Samaritan with serious injuries, and an 11-year-old female passenger was airlifted to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in Portland in critical condition.
Preliminary findings show the Mazda failed to stop at a posted stop sign and struck the Ram at a high rate of speed. Investigators also determined that alcohol was a factor in the crash. Due to the severity of the incident, the Multi-Agency Investigation Team was called in to assist.
Sheriff’s deputies were supported at the scene by personnel from the Sweet Home Fire Department and Lebanon Fire Department.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Linn County Sheriff’s Office at 541-967-3950.
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