Salem, OR – Four people were killed and several others injured in a two-vehicle crash late Sunday evening that shut down a major roadway in Marion County.
According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded just before 8 p.m. to the 2400 block of Cordon Road NE in Salem. Investigators said four occupants of one vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene. Two additional people from the same vehicle were transported to area hospitals with serious injuries.
Occupants of the second vehicle were also hospitalized for evaluation and treatment, deputies confirmed. The sheriff’s office did not immediately release the identities of those involved, pending next-of-kin notification.
Cordon Road NE remains closed while the Marion County Sheriff’s Office CRASH Team investigates the scene. Officials expect the roadway to be shut down for several hours and are urging drivers to avoid the area.
The sheriff’s office asked the public to give first responders and investigators space to work safely. Additional updates are expected as more information becomes available.
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