On Friday, April 16, 2021 at approximately 8:40 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy 99E at the intersection of Quail St, approximately one mile south of Brooks.
Preliminary investigation revealed a Ford F150 pickup, operated by Lazaro Gutierrez-Velasco (46) of Salem, was southbound and turned left into the path of a Honda Civic causing a collision.
Gutierrez-Velasco was transported to the Salem Hospital.
The operator of the Honda sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. The name will be released when appropriate.
After being released from the Salem Hospital, Gutierrez-Velasco was transported to the Marion County Jail where he was lodged for DUII, Manslaughter, Assault, Reckless Endangering, Reckless Driving, and Criminal Mischief .
OSP was assisted by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Marion County Fire and ODOT.