MARION COUNTY, OR (September 13, 2021) - On Friday, September 10, 2021 at approximately 12:18 AM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 5 near milepost 264.
Preliminary investigation revealed a Toyota Prius, operated by Julie Lafayette (57) of Gervais, was northbound in the southbound lanes and struck an Infiniti, operated by Mohamed Mustafa (24) of Wilsonville.
Lafayette sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. Mustafa was transported to a local hospital with critical injuries.
Interstate 5 was closed for approximately 3.5 hours.
OSP was assisted by Marion County Fire and ODOT.
