Portland, OR – Nicholas Krusmark & Clayton Carney Lose Lives in Crash on Pacific Way
Portland, OR (May 10, 2022) – Two men have lost their lives due to a crash in the Longview area on Sunday afternoon, May 8. The Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the scene of a collision that occurred on Pacific Way.
Reports from the CCSO show that a Scion TC was traveling on Pacific Way when it became involved in an accident. The vehicle slid through a curve on the roadway and crossed over the median of the roadway. The vehicle then went airborne and struck a tree.
Two passengers in the vehicle suffered fatal injuries. They were identified as 21-year-old Nicholas Krusmark and 23-year-old Clayton Carney.
The 20-year-old driver was severely injured. They were airlifted to Southwest Medical Center in critical condition. Two other passengers, both 20-years-old, were transported to a local hospital via ambulance.
The crash remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the victims injured in this crash. We hope for their timely recovery.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families of Nicholas Krusmark and Clayton Carney at this time. Our thoughts are with them.
Fatal Car Accidents in Oregon
Every year, tens of thousands of people are injured in motor vehicle accidents across the state of Oregon. Unfortunately, several hundreds of the victims end up passing away as a result of their injuries. When people lose their lives in motor vehicle accidents, they often leave behind families who are forced to deal with the mental and emotional consequences. Many families have to face significant financial consequences as well.
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