Three people killed in Marion County crash

Three people were killed Saturday afternoon in the collision of a pickup truck and van near St. Paul, Marion County sheriff’s deputies said.

Deputies were called around 3:20 p.m. to the reported crash on McKay Road NE, just east of state Highway 219, after a passer-by came upon the crash just after it occurred and called 911.

Investigators determined the pickup was heading west on McKay Road when it left the road, returned and struck an eastbound box van.

” Speed is believed to be a primary factor in the crash, ” a news release sated.

The two people in the pickup and the lone occupant (driver) of the van died at the scene, deputies said Saturday night. The names of the victims were not being released, pending notification of family.

The sheriff’s office was assisted by the Newberg-Dundee Police, Oregon State Police, ODOT and the St. Paul Fire District.