OAKRIDGE, Ore. — A truck driver was flown to a hospital after his truck crashed into some trees Monday afternoon. The crash happened on Highway 58 two miles west of Oakridge Monday afternoon. Oregon State Police say the man was driving eastbound on the highway when his truck and two semi-trailers drifted into a steep … Continue reading »
Semi Jackknifes on Highway 58
A semi truck crashed on an icy section of Highway 58 about five miles northwest of Highway 97. Thursday morning around 7:40 a.m., Oregon State Police say a semi truck going westbound on Highway 58 lost control on the icy road, jackknifed and spun 180 degrees before rolling onto its side. The driver was not … Continue reading »
Highway 58 Reopens After 10-car Pile-up
OAKRIDGE, Ore. — ODOT has now re-opened Highway 58 at the Salt Creek Tunnel near Oakridge Friday morning There was a 10-car pileup there Thursday evening, which closed the highway for four hours. Oregon State Police say the crashes started after an eastbound commercial truck pulling a semi-trailer was trying to go around a turn … Continue reading »
ODOT Closing Highway 58 to Repair Tunnel
By Nha Nguyen HIGHWAY 58, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Transportation is getting ready for some major construction on Highway 58. Starting the night of June 4, ODOT crews will completely close the section of the Willamette Highway at the Salt Creek Tunnel (milepost 56) in order to repair and modernize the historic tunnel. … Continue reading »
