UPDATE: On Dec. 22, 2021, the Oregon State Police arrested Shane Tyler McVay for Manslaughter 1, DUII and Recklessly Endangering, OSP said in an updated press release.
"The charges resulted from the September 20, 2021 crash that resulted in the death of Emily Susman. McVay was lodged in the Lane County Jail," OSP said.
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OR Hwy 126 remained closed near Noti (milepost 37) at Poodle Creek Road at 5 p.m. following a multi vehicle crash involving a log truck early Monday morning.
"This will be a lengthy closure for a law enforcement investigation and reconstruction, and for the removal of the logs from the roadway," ODOT said.
Traffic is being detoured at Mapleton and Poodle Creek Road using OR 36 to connect back to OR 126.
Travelers should avoid the area or expect delays.
The 4-vehicle crash happend around 7:14 a.m., Oregon State Police said.
According to police:
Preliminary investigation revealed a Kenworth log truck, operated by Shane McVay (64) of Eugene, was eastbound when the loaded trailer tipped over. The trailer struck a westbound Toyota Prius, operated by Sarah Susman (25) of Springfield and a Dodge Ram towing a boat, operated by Randall Tokich (70) of Eugene. The Dodge Ram then struck an eastbound Ford Mustang, operated by Jordyn Tippett (20) of Coquille.
Susman sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. McVay and Tippett were transported to Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend with injuries. Tokich had minor injuries.