Teen Killed in Two-Vehicle Collision on Peoria Road in Linn County

Linn County Crash
Teen Killed in Linn County Crash on Peoria Road

Portland, Oregon (July 26, 2023) – A teen was killed in a car crash that happened on Tuesday afternoon near Halsey in Linn County.

The fatal crash happened just before 3:30 p.m., on Peoria Road, according to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office.

A green 2011 Toyota Camry was traveling north on Peoria Road when it crossed the center line and collided with a green 2006 Ford F-450.

The driver of the Camry, a 17-year-old resident of Idaho, was killed in the accident.

A 15-year-old passenger in the Camry was hospitalized with minor injuries.

The driver and a passenger in the F-450 suffered minor injuries and were evaluated at the scene.

More details about the accident were not released.

An investigation into the accident is underway.

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