Umatilla County, Ore. (Nov. 3, 2025)- On Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 9:24 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 395A, near milepost 3, in Umatilla County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Volkswagen Passat, operated by Tyler John Garrett (24) of Hermiston, crossed into the northbound lane for unknown reasons and struck a northbound Nissan 370, operated by Hadasa Esther Sanchez (25) of Umatilla, head-on.
The operator of the Volkswagen (Garrett) was transported to an area hospital with critical injuries.
The operator of the Nissan (Sanchez) was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.
A passenger in the Nissan, Jose Vicente Sanchez (24) of Umatilla, was declared deceased at the scene.
The highway was impacted for approximately five hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
OSP was assisted by the Hermiston Police Department, Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, Umatilla County Fire District 1, and ODOT.
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