1 driver dead, another hospitalized after Linn County crash

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A driver is dead and another was seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash in Linn County Friday evening, authorities said.

At around 5 p.m., Oregon State police troopers responded to reports of a crash involving two vehicles on HWY 228 near milepost 16.

On arrival, they learned a pickup going eastbound had crossed into the westbound lane and crashed into a car.

The driver of the car was dead at the scene and the passenger was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, officials said.

The driver of the pickup was also hospitalized.

Officials said highway traffic was impacted for over four hours for the duration of the investigation.

No further information has been released at this time.