LANE COUNTY, OR - The Oregon State Police is reporting that on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, the Oregon State Police arrested Shane Tyler McVay on charges which resulted from the September 20, 2021 crash on Highway 126 that resulted in the death of Emily Susman.
Shane McVay was charged with:
- Manslaughter 1
- DUII
- Recklessly Endangering
This individual was lodged in the Lane County Jail.
Photo of the accused is courtesy of the Lane County Jail.
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On Monday, September 20, 2021 at approximately 7:14 AM, Oregon State Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a four-vehicle crash on Hwy 126W near milepost 37.
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.
Hwy 126W is still currently closed.
OSP was assisted by Lane County Sheriff’s Office and ODOT.
