OSP release - MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. (21 October 2026) - On Monday, October 19, 2026, at approximately 6:02 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 30 near milepost 18 in Multnomah County. The preliminary investigation indicated a green Subaru Outback, operated by Christopher Lee Matteson (48) of Columbia City, was traveling westbound on Highway 30 when, for unknown reasons, it crossed into the eastbound lanes and struck a red Volkswagen Bug, operated by Rachel Ann Mitchell (57), head-on. The operator of the Volkswagen (Mitchell) was declared deceased at the scene. The operator of the Subaru (Matteson) sustained serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital. The highway was impacted for approximately six hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Scappoose Fire Department, Scappoose Police Department, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.