WET ROAD CONTRIBUTES TO WRECK

January 13, 2021 9:30 a.m.

A wet road contributed to a wreck on Highway 38 in the Elkton area on Tuesday.

A report from Oregon State Police said at about 10:40 a.m. a vehicle broke traction while negotiating a curve. The vehicle crossed the opposing lanes, entered the ditch and rolled. The 29-year old male passenger was taken to CHI Mercy Medical Center for a suspected broken leg. He was treated and released according to a hospital spokesperson.