Oregon

Kirpal Singh Killed in Accident at I-5 near Eugene, OR

Date of Accident
October 19, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Kirpal Singh
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-5, Eugene, OR, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed a person at I-5 near Eugene, OR on October 19th, 2022. Police say the incident happened under dense fog conditions. Investigators confirmed over 60 vehicles were involved in the collision and that one person, identified as 63-year-old Kirpal Singh, suffered fatal injuries in the multi-vehicle crash. Initial investigation suggests a tractor-trailer headed southbound collided with a second truck stopped from an earlier crash, which led to the chain reaction involving the other vehicles. Additional details were not yet available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Oregon State Police
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car, Commercial Truck
Road/Highway
I-5
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

60 vehicles collided in dense fog conditions

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