YAMHILL COUNTY, OR - Oregon State Police (OSP) report that on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 12:19 p.m., OSP responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 47, near milepost 30, in Yamhill County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Chevy HHR, operated by Lois Eileen Osborne (53) of Gaston, failed to negotiate a curve, entered the westbound lane, and struck a westbound Dodge Ram 2500, operated by Taelor Marae Befus (32) of Yamhill, head-on.
The operator of the Chevy (Osborne) was declared deceased at the scene.
The operator of the Dodge (Befus) suffered reportedly serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital. Two passengers, a male (9) and male (7), suffered reported minor injuries and were transported for evaluation.
The highway was impacted for approximately three hours during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by Yamhill Police Department and the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office.
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