WASHINGTON COUNTY, OR - On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 10:32 p.m., Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 47, near milepost 22, in Washington County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Ford Econoline van, operated by Martin Santizo Santizo (22) of Gervais, crossed the centerline and sideswiped a southbound Dodge Ram 1500, operated by Francisco Javier Romero (27) of McMinnville. The collision caused the Dodge to roll and eject the operator.
The operator of the Dodge (Romero) was not wearing a seatbelt and was declared deceased at the scene.
The operator of the Ford (Santizo Santizo) and passenger, Pedro Lucas Alonso (20) of Gervias, were reportedly uninjured.
The highway was impacted for approximately 10 hours during the on-scene investigation. Operator impairment is considered a primary cause of the crash.
Santizo Santizo was arrested for:
- Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants
- Reckless Driving
- Criminally Negligent Homicide
This individual was lodged in the Washington County Jail.
OSP was assisted by Forest Grove Fire, Washington County Sheriff's Office, Forest Grove Police Department, and ODOT.
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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU)
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon's highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.
