Tragic Head-On Collision on Hwy 6: One Dead, Two Critically Injured in Washington County Crash

Tragic Head-On Collision on Hwy 6: One Dead, Two Critically Injured in Washington County CrashPhoto byStock Image

By Kristy Tallman, Monday, September 9, 2024

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. — A tragic two-vehicle crash occurred on Highway 6 near milepost 49 in Washington County on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 1:08 a.m., claiming one life and critically injuring two others.

Oregon State Police (OSP) reported that Leonardo Franco-Velazquez, 22, of Gold Bar, Washington, was driving a westbound GMC Sonoma when it crossed into the oncoming lane for unknown reasons, striking an eastbound Honda Accord head-on. Franco-Velazquez was pronounced dead at the scene.

The passenger in the GMC, Fernanda Yamileth Gonzalez-Madera, 20, of Tukwila, Washington, was critically injured and transported to a nearby hospital. The Honda driver, Patrick James Jamieson, 65, of North Plains, also sustained critical injuries and was taken to a hospital.

The highway was closed for approximately five hours while authorities conducted their investigation. OSP was assisted by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Banks Fire.

By Kristy Tallman, September 9, 2024
The Republic News

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