Portland, OR – Frederick Scheffler II & Kyle Rieger Lose Lives in Auto Accident on Highway 26 near Necanicum
Portland, OR (May 30, 2022) – A motor vehicle accident reported in the Portland area has claimed the lives of two men. On May 28, the Portland police department was dispatched to the scene of a motor vehicle accident that took place on Highway 26.
Reports provided by authorities so that a test low is traveling on Highway 26 when it collided with a higher Hyundai Tucson Van near Necanicum. The incident caused severe delays in the area as emergency crews worked to clear the scene.
The driver of the Tesla, 49-year-old Frederick Scheffler II, was fatally injured and died at the scene.
The driver of the higher Hyundai, 26-year-old Kyle Rieger, suffered severe injuries. He was airlifted from the scene to UHSU for emergency medical care. Authorities confirm that Rieger passed away from his injuries after arriving at the hospital.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families of Frederick Scheffler II and Kyle Rieger. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Car Accidents in Oregon
Each year, hundreds of people lose their lives in motor vehicle accidents across the state of Oregon. These crashes are often caused by drivers who speed, drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or engage in reckless and negligent actions will operating their vehicles. In fact, nearly four out of every five crashes that occur in our state involve some type of driver error.
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