MARION COUNTY, OR (May 18, 2023) - The Oregon State Police (OSP) is reporting that on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at approximately 2:05 P.M., OSP responded to the three-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 northbound, near milepost 241 (Santiam Rest Area), in Marion County.
The initial report involves two commercial semi motor vehicles and a passenger vehicle.
At this time, there are 7 deceased adults and multiple injured. The cause of the crash is under investigation at this time.
Expect significant delays on Interstate 5 northbound due to the on-scene investigation.
All traffic should use other routes and avoid the area. Southbound traffic may also back up, so be alert.
More information will be released after notifications have been made and the on-scene investigation has concluded.
This will likely take approximately 24 hours.
