FATAL CRASH ON INTERSTATE 5-LINN COUNTY

Oregon State Police

On Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at approximately 1:50 AM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near milepost 220. 

Preliminary investigation revealed a southbound Chrysler PT Cruiser, operated by Michael Elliott (79) of Sublimity, collided with a Volvo semi tractor that was being towed. The Chevrolet tow truck, operated by Walker Farnham (26) of Eugene, is owned by A+ Towing. 

Elliot was transported by ambulance to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis where he was later pronounced deceased. Farnham was uninjured. 

Interstate 5 remained open to traffic. 

OSP was assisted by Linn County Sheriff’s Office, Albany Medics, Halsey Rescue.