David Joel Luna Death – A fatal two-car collision occurred in Salem late Thursday night, resulting in the death of one individual and injuries to another. Emergency crews were dispatched to the intersection of Kuebler Boulevard Southeast and Battle Creek Road Southeast just before 11 p.m. According to the Salem police investigation, a Honda sedan traveling eastbound on Kuebler Boulevard made a turn onto Battle Creek Road, crossing paths with a westbound Mercedes sedan and causing the collision.
The driver of the Honda, identified as 22-year-old David Joel Luna from Salem, tragically lost his life at the scene. The driver of the Mercedes, a 20-year-old man also from Salem, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Additionally, a utility box was struck during the accident, resulting in power outages in the area.
Portland General Electric is actively working to restore power. The incident remains under investigation, and no arrests or citations have been made at this time.