9/14/2022 

On Monday, at about 5:00 p.m., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 38, just east of Elkton.

Preliminary investigation revealed an eastbound SUV, operated by 59-year-old Agustin Ambriz, of Springfield, failed to negotiate a curve, crossed over the westbound lane and struck a concrete irrigation canal on the westbound shoulder.

Ambriz sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

OSP was assisted by Elkton Fire Department, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Drain Ambulance and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing.