Police identify fatalities

Leaburg: The Oregon State Police have identified the drivers of two vehicles involved in an early morning head-on accident early Sunday morning.  Killed in the wreck were Kenndra J. Haney, 21, and a Brett V. Wildgen, 46, both of Springfield.

A passenger in Haney’s vehicle,Chase T. Holden, 19, sustained life-threatening injuries.

Investigators say Wildgen may have consumed alcohol prior to the accident.

The preliminary investigation reports Wildgen was eastbound in a 1990 Mazda pickup around 12:40 a.m. when he crossed the centerline and struck Haney, who was westbound driving a 2004 Honda Civic.

Both Wildgen and Haney were declared dead at the scene.

Holden was transported to the RiverBend Hospital in Springfield.

 

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