Springfield man dies in 3-vehicle crash on Highway 126

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Springfield, Oregon
Highway 126
Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Springfield Oregon in Springfield, Oregon: A Springfield man, John Michael Unrein, died after a three‐vehicle collision on Highway 126 near milepost 52 west of Fisher Road. The red Mazda3 crossed the center line and struck an eastbound Chevrolet Equinox head‐on; the Equinox rolled over while the Mazda3 then hit a Hyundai Elantra. Unrein was pronounced dead at the scene, the Equinox occupants were uninjured, and the Hyundai driver received minor injuries.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
John Michael Unrein Driver Fatal
Unnamed Driver Driver Hospitalized

Original reporting

Springfield man dies in 3-vehicle crash on Highway 126

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