Fatal Crash
SUV and Bus Collide on Highway 22 in Polk County, Oregon
Incident record
February 24, 2026
Highway 22
Salem, Polk County, OR
Oregon
2
Injuries reported
Reported
State Police: Polk County
Report body
A crash involving an SUV and a bus occurred on Highway 22 in Polk County, Oregon, according to OR-KPTV. The collision has been classified as fatal, though the exact number of deaths and injuries had not been confirmed at the time of reporting.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash, including how many people were aboard each vehicle, remain limited. It is not yet known which direction either vehicle was traveling or what led up to the impact between the SUV and the bus.
Highway 22 is a heavily used route through Polk County, and no additional information about road closures or detours resulting from the crash has been released.
Authorities have not yet identified the individuals involved, and no agency has been formally named as leading the investigation into the collision. It also remains unclear whether any citations or further law enforcement action have resulted from the incident.
This report will be updated as officials release more information about the crash, including confirmed casualty figures and additional details about how the collision occurred.
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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