Fatal Crash
Impaired-Driving Arrest Follows Fatal Crash in Linn County
Incident record
June 13, 2026
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Linn County, OR
Oregon
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Injuries reported
1 fatality
State Police: Linn County
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A driver was arrested on suspicion of impairment following a crash in Linn County that left at least one person dead, according to KPTV.
The crash occurred Saturday night, KPTV reported, though further details about the vehicles involved and the exact location within the county have not been released.
Authorities have not disclosed the identities of those involved, including the driver taken into custody or the person who died. It also remains unclear how many vehicles were part of the crash or whether any other injuries resulted.
No additional information about the circumstances leading up to the crash has been made public. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and it is not yet known which law enforcement agency is handling the case.
This report will be updated as officials release more information about the crash and the ongoing investigation.
Related resources
Oregon accident information
- Injury statute of limitations
- 2 years (From date of injury (ORS 12.110).)
- Wrongful death statute of limitations
- 3 years (From date of death (ORS 30.020).)
- Fault rule
- Oregon uses modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar: you recover only if your fault is not greater than the other parties' combined fault; at 51% you are barred.
- Citations
- ORS 12.110 (SoL); ORS 30.020 (wrongful death); ORS 31.600 (comparative fault)
- Crash report agency
- Investigating agency for the police report; drivers must also file their own Accident/Insurance Report (DMV form 735-32) in qualifying crashes.
This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.
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