Kevin Smith, 62, killed in commercial truck crash on Highway 58 near Oakridge, Oregon

Modified Date: 
Sat, 04/13/2019 - 10:05am
Accident Date: 
Saturday, October 1, 2016

Lakeview Man Dies in a Fuel Tanker Crash Near Oakridge - Lane County (Photo)

Preliminary information indicates, a commercial motor vehicle pulling double fuel tankers, operated by Kevin W. SMITH, age 62, of Lakeview, was traveling eastbound on Highway 58 near milepost 20, when the vehicle combination veered off the right shoulder causing a trailer to overturn and ignite on fire.

Topics: 
Fire
People Involved: 
Kevin Smith
Roadway: 
Highway 58
Area: 
Eugene, OR

Comments

Reports state that there were no witnesses to this accident. That's not true. My husband and I were right behind the tanker when it left the road.

I witnessed this horrifying accident.

I witnessed this horrifying accident.

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