One driver has been charged with numerous crimes in what police describe as an alcohol-related crash.
(GRAND RONDE) - Oregon State Police troopers were called out early Sunday morning to investigate a two-vehicle head-on crash on Highway 18 about four miles east of Spirit Mountain that seriously injured three people.
OSP says at approximately 12:45 AM, a red 1991 Toyota Corolla driven by 38-year-old Sean McCulloch, from Willamina, was westbound on Highway 18 near milepost 27 when it veered across the centerline into the eastbound lane.
Two eastbound vehicles were nearly struck.
A third eastbound vehicle, a white 1999 Mercedes C230 driven by 72-year old Ung Lam, from Tigard, was struck head-on by the Toyota.
McCulloch was using safety restraints and received serious injuries.
He was transported to Salem Hospital where he continues to be treated.
An OSP trooper responded to the hospital to assist with the investigation.
Due to his injuries, McCulloch was cited to appear in court for DUII, Reckless Driving, Assault in the Third Degree (2 counts), and Recklessly Endangering Another Person (6 counts).
Lam and his passenger, 65-year-old Ahn Bui, from Tigard, were using safety restraints and both were seriously injured.
They were transported to Willamette Valley Medical Center for treatment.
Their car's airbags deployed.
There were no OSP troopers on duty in this patrol area at the time of the crash so they had to be called out from their homes to investigate.
Troopers were assisted at the scene by Yamhill County Sheriff's Office, Polk County Sheriff's Office, West Valley Fire Department, and ODOT.
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