Silverton Man Killed in Log Truck Crash on Ore. Highway 58
The truck was reportedly negotiating a downhill curve in the single westbound lane when the driver lost control, crossing the centerline and overturning on the left side.
(OAKRIDGE, Ore. ) — Oregon State Police are continuing their investigation into Friday morning's truck crash that resulted in the death of a Silverton man on Highway 58 about twenty five miles east of Oakridge.
Oregon State Police say at approximately 3:25 a.m., a Freightliner truck pulling a trailer loaded with tree products was traveling westbound on Highway 58 near milepost 61.
The truck was reportedly negotiating a downhill curve in the single westbound lane when the driver lost control, crossing the centerline and overturning on the left side. The truck and trailer slid across both eastbound lanes, colliding into the guardrail and embankment before coming to a stop.
Upon arrival of emergency responders, the truck's driver, 56-year-old Dennis Huber from Silverton, was pronounced deceased. He was using safety restraints.
A dog riding in the truck survived. An OSP trooper transported the dog back to the office to arrange its return to the victim's family.
OSP troopers from the Springfield and Oakridge offices are continuing the investigation. Recruit Trooper Bryan Kolacz is the lead investigator.
OSP was assisted at the scene by Oakridge Police Department, Oakridge Fire & EMS, and ODOT.
Source: Oregon State Police
