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

Modified Date: 
Sat, 04/13/2019 - 9:53am
Accident Date: 
Monday, December 26, 2016

3 dead in crash on Hwy 26; road closed near Madras

Highway 26 was closed at milepost 86. Traffic was reportedly backed up for miles. 

Authorities identify three people killed in U.S. 26 car crash on Warm Springs Indian Reservation

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.

Lewis & Clark physics professor, physics consultant killed in U.S. 26 crash

Two of the three people killed Monday evening in a crash on U.S. 26 were known well in Portland's physics community.

Go Fund Me site created for 4-year-old of parents killed in crash

Money raised in the campaign for their child, Felix, will be used to pay for his support and future education, says the Go Fund Me site.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Adam Clausen
Shannon O'Leary
Robert Burke
Rachel Burke
Nathan Verhaeghe
Roadway: 
Highway 26
City: 
Madras, OR

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