Driver dies, second driver injured in three-car crash on Highway 213 in Clackamas Co.

CLACKAMAS COUNTY Oregon (KPTV) – One driver died and a second driver was injured in a three-car crash on Highway 213 in Clackamas County on Wednesday, according to Oregon State Police.

Just after 5 p.m., police responded to southbound Highway 213 near milepost 10.5.

After an initial investigation, officers believe 54-year-old Delfino Palacios Navarro of Molalla was driving a Mazda MZ6 south when it entered the northbound lane while attempting to negotiate a curve.

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The Mazda struck a Ram CS5, which then pushed the Ram into the southbound lane and crashed head-on into a Ford Escape.

Navarro was taken by helicopter to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The 60-year-old driver of the Ford was also taken to a nearby hospital where he is expected to recover, police said.

Police said they believe the Mazda was the car that had a driving complaint filed minutes before the crash. Police did not provide any information about what the driving complaint was or whether they believe speed or intoxicants played a role.

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