Williams attempted to pass several vehicles and lost control of the Camry, which drifted off the right shoulder. The Camry crashed into several trees on the right shoulder, before coming to a stop
Yamhill County, OR – A Dundee woman and a Waldport man were both killed in an early Friday morning car accident that occurred in Yamhill County, according to a report by the Oregon State Police.
A single vehicle was involved in the incident that happened on Highway 99W near milepost 30.5, shortly before 4:44 a.m. on December 18, 2025.
The on-scene investigations determined that the Dundee woman, Jackie Sue Williams, 33, was driving a silver Toyota Camry northbound on Highway 99W with passenger, Skyler Wayne Goodwin, 29, of Waldport.
Williams attempted to pass several vehicles and lost control of the Camry, which drifted off the right shoulder. The Camry crashed into several trees on the right shoulder, before coming to a stop.
The OSP, Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office, Amity Fire Department, Newberg-Dundee Police Department, Lafayette Fire Department, and McMinnville Fire Department, were among agencies that responded to the scene of the accident.
Both Williams and Goodwin were declared deceased at the site of the crash.
The highway was shut down for nearly four hours as authorities investigated the incident. The investigation into the collision is ongoing.
Statistics from the Oregon Department of Transportation show that Oregon experienced an estimated 34,000 reported traffic crashes in 2024, resulting in more than 250 fatalities and thousands of injuries, with head-on and lane-departure collisions a significant contributing factor in rural highway fatalities. Yamhill County’s rural highways, including sections of Highway 99E, have historically seen higher-than-average serious collisions per capita compared to urban areas, often involving speed, loss of control, or head-on impact, according to ODOT Crash Data.
Head-on and loss-of-control collisions on rural highways can be deadly. Always drive within posted speed limits, remain alert and focused, and avoid distractions. On two-lane highways, maintain safe control of your vehicle at all times — your life and the lives of others depend on it.
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