Marion County, OR – A Salem man is dead following a single-vehicle crash late Wednesday night in Marion County, authorities said.
According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 10 p.m. Wednesday to a crash on Skyline Road South near Lombardy Lane South. Investigators said a white Jeep Gladiator, driven by 53-year-old Dwight Mills of Salem, allegedly failed to negotiate a curve, left the roadway, and struck a tree.
Officials said Mills was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Emergency crews, including fire personnel and chaplains, also responded to assist.
The Marion County CRASH Team is actively investigating the incident to determine the exact cause and contributing factors. Authorities have not indicated whether speed, impairment, or road conditions played a role, but the investigation remains ongoing.
The roadway was impacted for a period of time as crews worked the scene and gathered evidence. Drivers in the area were urged to use caution and seek alternate routes during the response.
The sheriff’s office extended condolences to Mills’ family and loved ones, noting the collaborative response from multiple agencies. Deputies also acknowledged assistance from Polk County Fire and Willamette Valley First Responders Chaplains.
Anyone with additional information about the crash is encouraged to contact the Marion County Sheriff’s Office as the investigation continues.
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