Adam Clausen, 37, Shannon O'Leary, 39, and Robert Burke, 34, killed, Rachel Burke, 29, and two children injured in car crash on Highway 26 near Madras, Oregon
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Sat, 04/13/2019 - 9:53amAccident Date:
Monday, December 26, 20163 dead in crash on Hwy 26; road closed near Madras
Highway 26 was closed at milepost 86. Traffic was reportedly backed up for miles.
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At about 4 p.m. near milepost 86 of U.S. 26, a westbound 2007 Chevrolet Malibu driven by Nathan Verhaeghe, 31, of Spokane, Washington, hit the rear of Clausen's Matrix, pushing the Matrix into the eastbound lane where it collided with Burke's Chrysler van.
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Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Rear-End CollisionsPeople Involved:
Adam Clausen
Shannon O'Leary
Robert Burke
Rachel Burke
Nathan Verhaeghe
Roadway:
Highway 26City:
Madras, ORCounty:
Jefferson County, ORArea:
Portland, OR
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