Silverton man dies in Christmas Day crash near Marquam
David DavisA Silverton man is dead following a single-vehicle crash in Clackamas County.
Troopers were called to a report of a crash on Cascade Highway/Highway 213, about a mile north of the intersection with Marquam Canby Road, at 8 p.m. Wednesday, according to Oregon State Police.
Following an investigation, it was found that Nathan Ward, 38, of Silverton, was driving south on Highway 213 in a Honda Civic when he drove off the road, striking multiple fence poles.
Officials say Ward died of injuries sustained in the crash.
The highway was closed during the investigation.
Oregon State Police troopers were assisted by Mt. Angel Police Department, Silverton Fire Department, Woodburn Ambulance, and ODOT.
More news:
Regulations changing:Marion County, Salem adopting codes allowing residential beekeeping
Fish recovery:West Coast groundfish bottom trawler fishery rebounds in conservation 'home run'