Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into Monday afternoon's single vehicle critical injury traffic crash along Highway 26 about eight miles east of Elsie. The crash injured one person and his name will be released Tuesday.According to Trooper Dennis Thomas, on October 3, 2011 at approximately 2:00 p.m. a passing motorist called to report observing a vehicle drive off the westbound shoulder of Highway 26 near milepost 27. The two-door car traveled about ten feet down embankment where it came to a stop with the driver trapped inside. An off-duty paramedic arrived on scene about five minutes later, stopped and began rendering medical aid.
OSP troopers, Elsie Fire Department and ODOT personnel responded to the scene. Firefighters extricated the 18-year old Vancouver male from the vehicle and he was transported by ground ambulance to the rest area at milepost 28. LifeFlight responded and transported the critically injured male to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in Portland.
Preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle was westbound on Highway 26. For an unknown reason, it traveled off the highway crashing into a tree.
Highway traffic was partially affected for about two hours.
OSP troopers from the Astoria Area Command office are continuing the investigation into the cause.
Photograph Source: Oregon State Police
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