March 10, 2023 3:30 p.m. 

A Winston man died in a crash on Highway 42, Thursday afternoon.

An Oregon State Police report said at about 1:30 p.m. an eastbound pickup, operated by 67-year old Ronald Butler, lost control and crossed into the westbound lane, about five miles west of Winston. The vehicle hit a westbound semi-truck and trailer, operated by a Monroe man.

Medical personnel pronounced Butler deceased at the scene. The other driver was not injured.

Highway 42 was closed for approximately 1 hour while the crash was investigated.  OSP was assisted by Tenmile Fire, Winston-Dillard Fire Department and the Oregon Department of Transportation.