According to the Oregon State Police, the mishap happened at around 5 p.m. on November 22 on State Route 228 near milepost 16.
Linn County, OR – Alisha Rowlett,44, of Sweet Home, was killed in a car crash on Highway 228 in Linn County Friday evening.
According to the Oregon State Police, the mishap happened at around 5 p.m. on November 22 on State Route 228 near milepost 16.
A preliminary investigation revealed a Dodge pickup, operated by Michael Halsell,36, of Sweet Home was eastbound on the highway when it crossed into the westbound lane and crashed into a gray Acura SUV driven by Rowlett.
Rowlett was pronounced dead at the scene.
The passenger of the Acura was transported to an area hospital via ambulance with serious injuries. Halsell was also hospitalized with serious injuries.
The highway was impacted for approximately four and a half hours during the on-scene investigation.
An investigation is ongoing.