Fatal Crash, Hwy. 20, Lincoln Co.

Lincoln County, Ore 19 May 2025- On Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 4:11 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 20, near milepost 26, in Lincoln County. The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Toyota Camry, operated by Anthony Joel Estrada (37) of Toledo, crossed the centerline and struck an eastbound Ford F-250, operated by Rylee James Demarre (18) of Canby, head-on. The operator of the Toyota (Estrada) was declared deceased at the scene. The operator of the Ford (Demarre) and passengers, Dylan Joel Makana Kaopuiki (23) of Salem and Kener De Jesus-Ajanel (30) of Tumwater (WA), reportedly suffered minor injuries and were transported to an area hospital for treatment. The highway was impacted for approximately five hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by ODOT.

Hwy. 30 Fatal, Columbia Co.

Columbia County, Ore. 19 May 2025- On Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 9:14 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 30, near milepost 22, in Columbia County. The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Dodge Nitro, operated by Gary E Fowler (70) of Deer Island, was reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed when it struck the rear of a westbound Lexus R330, operated by Angela Michelle Kornhauser (43) of St. Helens. The collision caused the Lexus to leave the roadway and roll before coming to rest on the adjacent railroad tracks. The operator of the Lexus (Kornhauser), who was not wearing a seatbelt, was seriously injured and transported to an area hospital. The passenger of the Lexus, Christopher Michael Casillas (37) of Everett (WA), who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected during the roll event and declared deceased at the scene. The operator of the Dodge (Fowler) suffered minor injuries and was cleared medically from a local medical center. Fowler was lodged in the Columbia County jail for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, Manslaughter I, Assault III, and Reckless Endangering. The highway was impacted for approximately seven hours during the on-scene investigation. Speed and operator impairement are considered the primary contributors to the crash. OSP was assisted by the Columbia County Sheriff's Office, Scappoose Police Department, and ODOT.