Richard Russell, 84, killed and Bonnie Magoon, 83, and Gary Gerstner, 63, seriously injured when SUV is struck by semi truck at Highway 211 and Meridian Road in Clackamas County, Oregon
Modified Date:
Fri, 04/02/2021 - 1:08amAccident Date:
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Fatal Crash on Hwy 211 - Clackamas County
Preliminary investigation revealed a Ford Explorer, operated by Richard Russell (84) of Keizer, was turning left from Meridian Rd. onto Hwy 211 and pulled into the path of a Peterbilt semi-truck operated by Gerald Fritz (55) of Lebanon.
84-year-old man dies in Clackamas County crash
Russell died at the scene. His passengers — 83-year-old Bonnie Magoon of Keizer and 63-year-old Gary Gerstner of Garberville, California — were flown to the hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
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Type: Truck Accident
People Involved:
Richard Russell
Bonnie Magoon
Gary Gerstner
Gerald Fritz
Roadway:
Highway 211 and Meridian RoadCounty:
Clackamas County, ORArea:
Portland, OR
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