Springfield man dies in head-on crash on Hwy 126

Published
June 17, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Springfield, Oregon
Highway 126
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Springfield Oregon in Springfield, Oregon: A 46‐year‐old Springfield man, John Michael Unrein, was driving a red Mazda3 westbound on Highway 126 near milepost 52 when his vehicle crossed the center line and collided head‐on with two other cars. The first impact caused a white Chevrolet Equinox to roll over; Unrein’s car then struck a red Hyundai Elantra in the eastbound lane, killing him at the scene. The occupants of the other vehicles were not injured, though the Hyundai driver sustained minor injuries.

Publicly reported parties

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

Original reporting

Springfield man dies in head-on crash on Hwy 126 | Local | kezi.com

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