The crash occurred on Highway 58 at approximately 8:57 a.m. on Monday, January 12, 2026, when troopers were dispatched to the scene on the eastbound side near milepost 40
Lane County, OR – One person was killed after a single-vehicle crash on Highway 58 near milepost 40 early Monday morning, according to Oregon State Police.
The crash occurred on Highway 58 at approximately 8:57 a.m. on Monday, January 12, 2026, when troopers were dispatched to the scene on the eastbound side near milepost 40.
Preliminary investigation by authorities indicates that Aaron Henry Longton, 64, of Port Orford, was driving a Ford F-250 eastbound on 58, when for some reason, he lost control of the vehicle and rolled into a roadside ditch.
Longton, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was ejected during the incident. He was transported to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. No other vehicles were involved, and no arrests were reported in connection with the crash.
The cause of the crash appears to be loss of control resulting in a rollover and ejection, according to the preliminary findings from Oregon State Police.
OSP was assisted at the scene by Oakridge Fire and Oregon Department of Transportation crews in handling the investigation and roadway safety management.
The highway remained open during the on-scene investigation and was not impacted by closures, though authorities urged motorists to be cautious in the area while responders worked.
The crash remains under investigation as troopers continue to gather additional information.
Oregon Traffic Crash Statistics
In recent years, Oregon has continued to see a high number of traffic fatalities and serious injury crashes statewide. According to preliminary data from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), there were an estimated 539 traffic deaths on Oregon roads in 2024, down from 587 in 2023 and 603 in 2022, though figures remain subject to final reporting. Official figures show that while fatality rates have seen slight decreases, the overall number of serious injuries from crashes continues to rise across the state’s transportation system.
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