News Release from: Clackamas Co. Sheriff's Office

Sheriff's Office responds to fatal car crash in Mulino

Posted: Dec. 22, 2011, 8:47 p.m.

At approximately 6 p.m. on Dec. 22, 2011, deputies from the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office and firefighters from the Molalla Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle crash on Union Mills Road near Ringo Road in Mulino, Oregon. The crash was reported by residents in the area who saw a vehicle off the road in a ditch.

Upon arrival at the scene, firefighters pronounced the driver -- the sole occupant of the vehicle -- deceased.

The area where the vehicle crashed was on a curve. The ditch where the vehicle was found is covered in heavy brush and a few trees, with a seasonal creek that flows through the area. Emergency workers checked the area to ensure there were no other injured people.

Deputies from the Sheriff's Office and a deputy medical examiner investigated the crash scene. At this point in the investigation, it does not appear alcohol or road conditions were a factor. It appears this crash may be related to either a medical problem the driver may have had or driver error.

The identity of the driver will not be released at this time because the next-of-kin have not been notified.

Case #11-38246

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Contact Information:
Deputy Marcus Mendoza
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office