By Crash News Writer 
Lane County, OR (July 30, 2025) – A deadly multi-vehicle collision disrupted morning traffic on Interstate 5 Tuesday, resulting in one fatality and several serious injuries.
News sources show the incident occurred around 8 a.m. on July 29 near milepost 186 by the town of Goshen, roughly seven miles southeast of Eugene. Initial reports from Oregon State Police indicate that two passenger vehicles crossed into the northbound lanes and struck a dump truck. This triggered a secondary crash involving three additional vehicles on the southbound side of the highway.
One person was killed in the crash, while another sustained serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Life Flight was called to assist, and emergency crews, including fire, police, and medical personnel, responded swiftly.
Interstate 5 was closed in both directions for several hours as the investigation and cleanup unfolded. The Oregon Department of Transportation established a detour along Oregon 99 and later reopened the highway by Tuesday afternoon.
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The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
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