Eugene, OR – Oregon State Police are investigating a Thursday afternoon crash in Eugene involving a Lane County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle that sent two people to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
According to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, the collision occurred around 12:45 p.m. on October 31 near the intersection of River Road and Maxwell Road. A sheriff’s deputy driving a patrol car was reportedly involved in a crash with another vehicle under circumstances that remain under investigation.
Both the deputy and the driver of the other vehicle were transported to a nearby hospital. Authorities confirmed that neither sustained life-threatening injuries.
As of Thursday evening, Oregon State Police had taken over the investigation to determine the cause of the crash. No additional details about the condition of the drivers or the extent of vehicle damage have been released.
Motorists traveling through the River Road area experienced temporary slowdowns as law enforcement and emergency crews responded to the scene. Officials have not announced whether citations will be issued.
Residents are advised to use caution when driving in the area while the investigation continues.
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