Head-on crash closes Hwy 20 east of Newport

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Story Published: Aug 12, 2009 at 9:47 AM PDT

This is a press release courtesy of OSP and ODOT

Police & Fire:

Oregon State Police: Fatal Traffic Crash - Highway 20 near milepost 25 east of Newport near Eddyville - Two vehicle head-on crash with one confirmed fatality - Highway closed for approximately two hours with detour in place - Traffic updates may be available on ODOT's website

www.tripcheck.com - no more information for release.

Transportation:

ODOT/Willamette Valley, No. Coast: Hwy 20 remains closed at MP 25 east of Eddyville due to a vehicle crash. A detour is established on Hwy 180. Expect long delays. UPDATE

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