LANE COUNTY, OR (October 6, 2021) - The Oregon State Police is reporting that on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at approximately 1:06 AM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 58 near milepost 26.
Preliminary investigation revealed an eastbound Honda Civic, operated by Ellen Fiske (52) of Florence, crossed over into the oncoming lane and struck a Peterbilt commercial motor vehicle, operated by Travis Murphy (48) of Klamath Falls.
Fiske sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. Murphy was not injured.
Highway 58 was closed for approximately 2 hours and lanes were restricted for an additional 5 hours.
OSP was assisted by Lowell Fire Department and ODOT.