Driver Killed, Passenger Injured in Salem Car Accident
Police identified the driver as Landon Dayne Bell, 23, who died at a hospital after an early morning crash on State Street.
Driver Landon Dayne Bell, 23, was killed in a car crash near the 1300 block of State Street in Salem on October 26, according to police. A passenger in the Cadillac was also hurt.
The Early Morning Crash on State Street
Officers responded to the crash just after 12:30 a.m. Police said a Cadillac sedan was traveling westbound when it left the roadway and struck a telephone pole. Bell, the driver, suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital, where he died a few hours later. A passenger in the Cadillac was treated for minor injuries and released.
Where the State Street Crash Investigation Stands
The investigation into the crash is ongoing. Police have not released any other details about what happened.
Once a crash report is finished, the people involved and their families can usually request a copy from the agency that wrote it.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Affected by an accident like this?
Here is what people in Oregon usually need, in the order it comes up.
Emergency care. Emergency rooms must check and stabilize you, even if you can't pay. The bill comes later.
Your vehicle. Tow yards usually charge for every day a towed vehicle sits there.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Hospital bills. Most hospitals have a program that cuts bills for people with low income, and you can apply months after the first bill.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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