FATAL CRASH HIGHWAY 58 - LANE COUNTY

Oregon State Police

Lane County, Ore. (Jan. 15, 2026)- On Monday, January 12, 2026, at 8:57 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 58, near milepost 40, in Lane County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Ford F-250, operated by Aaron Henry Longton (64) of Port Orford, lost control and rolled in the ditch. The roll event ejected the operator and sole occupant of the vehicle.

 

The operator of the Ford (Longton) was declared deceased after being transported to an area hospital.

 

The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation.

 

OSP was assisted by Oakridge Fire and ODOT.