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FOUR-VEHICLE FATALITY CRASH ON HIGHWAY 126 IN OREGON

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LANE COUNTY, OR - On Monday, September 20, 2021 at approximately 7:14 AM, Oregon State Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a four-vehicle crash on Highway 126 near milepost 37. 

Preliminary investigation revealed a Kenworth log truck, operated by Shane McVay (64) of Eugene, was eastbound when the loaded trailer tipped over.

The trailer struck a westbound Toyota Prius, operated by Sarah Susman (25) of Springfield and a Dodge Ram towing a boat, operated by Randall Tokich (70) of Eugene.

The Dodge Ram then struck an eastbound Ford Mustang, operated by Jordyn Tippett (20) of Coquille.

Susman sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

McVay and Tippett were transported to Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend with injuries.

Tokich had minor injuries. 

OSP was assisted by Lane County Sheriff’s Office and ODOT. 

 

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