Oregon

Sarah Susman Killed in Accident at Hwy 126 near Walton, OR

Published on: September 22, 2021

Date of Accident
September 20, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Sarah Susman
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

Where it Happened

State Hwy 126, Walton, OR, USA

What Happened

Oregon State Police are investigating a crash that killed a person at Hwy 126 near Walton, OR on September 20th, 2021. Police say the incident happened when a Kenworth log truck headed eastbound overturned. The trailer struck a Toyota Prius operated by 25-year-old Sarah Susman which was headed westbound. The truck also struck a Dodge Ram and the Ram collided with an eastbound Ford Mustang. The driver of the logging truck, 64-year-old Shane McVay, was hospitalized with another driver. Susman suffered fatal injuries. Police suspect it was possible that McVay was under the influence of alcohol during the crash.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Oregon State Police
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car, Log Truck
Road/Highway
Hwy 126
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Logging truck tipped over and the trailer struck a Toyota Prius and a Dodge Ram, causing the Ram to hit a Ford Mustang

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