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Salem Woman Dies in Crash Near Corbett

Donna Olson was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her grandson, 12-year old Tyler Olson of Salem, received minor injuries and was transported to Legacy Emanuel Hospital.

(CORBETT, Ore.) - A Salem-area woman died Saturday morning and her grandson received minor injuries in a three vehicle crash eastbound on Interstate 84 east of the Corbett overpass. Police say icy highway conditions were a contributing factor in this crash and several others on both sides of the freeway during this time.

The crash happened this morning around 9:54 AM, Oregon State Police and Multnomah County Sheriff's Office were assisting with several minor ice-related crashes in both directions on Interstate 84 east of Corbett.

Deadly Conditions on Oregon Roads and Highways (PHOTOS)

A fatal crash and many more spin outs have officials concerned and hoping drivers use extreme caution.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A fatal, weather related traffic crash at 9:30 AM this morning on South Spring water Road left one driver dead. It happened one-quarter-of-a-mile east of Bakers ferry Road, in Oregon City.

Investigators say a 1982 red Toyota pick-up truck was eastbound on S. Spring water road, east of Bakers ferry road and lost control on the icy pavement. The pick-up truck fished tailed and traveled directly into the westbound lane of travel.

Dangerous California Storm Continues this Weekend (VIDEO)

Oregon weather turns to snow as Californians brace for unusual amounts of rainfall.

(SALEM, Ore.) - There is a slight warming pattern underway in our weather system after several consecutive days of cold weather in Salem which saw lows this week dipping into the teens. Temperatures Friday in the capitol city have risen into the low to mid-40's and while today was mostly sunny and chilly, expect increasing clouds and colder conditions tonight as we look toward an overnight low of 28, with a 90% chance of snowfall Saturday.

Expect snow and rain through the weekend, with highs reaching into the upper 30's and low to mid-40's with overnight lows below freezing, but not as cold as the last couple of nights.

Red Cross Gala to Support Disaster Budget Deficit

The evening is described as a “fabulous evening of romance” which includes wine, hors d’ oeuvres, silent & live auctions, dinner, live music, dancing.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A record number of local disasters in the Marion and Polk Communities has increased the importance of the Red & White Gala fundraiser which supports local American Red Cross disaster responses.

The Willamette Chapter has spent over $50,000 responding to local house fires and weather related disasters since the beginning the current fiscal year on a budget of $47,800. With five months left in the fiscal year, the chapter is relying heavily on its Fifth Annual Red & White Gala fundraiser to raise desperately needed funds for the Local Disaster Relief Fund.

Stormy and Cold Weather Continues on West Coast (VIDEO)

Arctic air is spreading across the Pacific Northwest with only a slight moderating trend later in the weekend into early next week.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Tonight could see temperatures dropping to as low as 19 degrees in Salem. The capitol city will be one of the colder places in Western Oregon. Portland is expected to stay warmer with a low of 24 degrees tonight.

Tomorrow expect a high temperature of 38 locally, forecasters say it will feel more like 34 degrees though.

Salem Sidewalks Becomes Dangerous From Unattended Sprinklers

It is just one of many considerations as colder than usual conditions raise safety concerns.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The City of Salem has received several complaints of icy sidewalks due to sprinkler systems still being on during cold winter nights. This can result in serious hazards for school children and other pedestrians trying to use city sidewalks.

Third Victim Identified in Triple Fatal Crash Near Elsie

Investigating troopers advise conditions at the time of the crash were not icy and alcohol/drugs were not factors.

(ELSIE, Ore.) - Oregon State Police are continuing the investigation into Sunday afternoon's triple fatal traffic crash on Highway 26 east of Elsie. Next of kin notification has been completed on the third victim whose identity is now being released.

They say the right rear female passenger in the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta is identified as 23-year old Carmen Edith Lopez of Gardena, California. Ms. Lopez, who was not using safety restraints, is the wife of critically injured passenger, 21-year old Miguel Angel Martinez-Butron.

Police Name Victims in Triple Fatal Traffic Crash Near Elsie

Two of the victims still have not been named pending notification of their next of kin.

(ELSIE, Ore.) - Oregon State Police investigators are continuing the investigation of a two-vehicle head-on crash Sunday afternoon on Highway 26 east of Elsie that resulted in the death of three people and injuries to four others.

The names are being released except for two victims whose next of kin have not been confirmed as notified.

Three Die in Head-On Crash Near Elsie

The triple fatal traffic crash happened on Highway 26 east of Elsie.

(ELSIE, Ore.) - Oregon State Police troopers are investigating a two-vehicle head-on crash Sunday afternoon on Highway 26 east of Elsie that has resulted in the death of three people and injuries to four others. No names will be released tonight and troopers anticipate the highway will reopen around 9:00 PM.

State police Spokesman Greg Hastings says that around 3:45 PM, a 1999 Volkswagen Jetta with five occupants was westbound on Highway 26 near milepost 25 when, for unknown reasons, crossed the center line and crashed nearly head-on with an eastbound Chevrole Silverado pickup with two occupants.

Red Cross Warming Centers Open Tonight, Volunteers Needed

The Red Cross needs volunteer assistance to operate these vital centers.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - With the coldest temperatures in years headed our way, the Oregon Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross is prepared to open emergency warming centers for the homeless tonight. These are places people can go when they have no other options for staying warm, which can mean staying alive.

Red Cross Spokesperson Lise Harwin says the shelters are necessary and important when it comes to helping people with few other places to turn.