FATAL CRASH HIGHWAY 22- POLK COUNTY

Oregon State Police

Polk County, Ore. (Jan. 26, 2026)- On Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 11:32 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 22, near milepost 16, in Polk County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Chrysler Town and Country van, operated by Eduardo Carrillo Jiminez (42) of Lebanon, left the roadway for unknown reasons in between the Highway 223 exit and Highway 22, before rolling and ejecting the operator.

 

The operator of the vehicle (Carrillo Jiminez) was declared deceased at the scene.

 

The highway was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene.

 

OSP was assisted by the Polk County Sheriff's Office.