Springfield, Ore. – Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Saturday evening’s single vehicle fatal crash on Highway 126E East of Springfield.
On December 13th, 2014 at 7:53pm (OSP) troopers from the Springfield Area Command responded to a single vehicle crash on 126E near milepost 17. Preliminary information indicates that a 1993 Chevy Cavalier, driven by RICHARD CORGAIN, age 67, from Eugene, was westbound on Highway 126E and for unknown reasons travelled off the roadway and ultimately struck a tree.
CORGAIN was extracted from the vehicle by local emergency responders and was transported by ground ambulance to Riverbend Hospital where he died from injuries sustained in the crash.
CORGAIN was wearing safety restraints. OSP troopers are continuing the investigation and believe that speed may have been a contributing factor in the cause of the crash.
ODOT, McKenzie Fire and Rescue, the Lane County Medical Examiner and District Attorney’s Office assisted.
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