Eugene couple badly injured in crash west of town
EUGENE, Ore. - A Eugene couple suffered serious injuries when their carwent off Highway 126W two miles west of Eugene and overturned multiple times Monday afternoon.
Billy J. Hamby, 78, was driving westbound in a 1988 Ford Escort when witnesses said the car crossed the oncoming lane and crashed into a ditch, causing the car to roll.
Firefighters pulled Hamby and his wife, Betty R. Hamby, 76, from the wreckage. He was taken by helicopter to Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend ith critical injuries. She was taken to RiverBend by ambulance with serious injuries.
Oregon State Police are investigating the crash.
I worked many years at Southern Pacific with Billy Jo and consider him a very good friend. Have not seen him for quite a while. Â A friend of mine called a few days ago and asked if I knew how Billy Jo and his wife were doing and I had to stay no as I didn't know who to contact to ask. I have seen only one update in the paper and don't know if they are still critical or not. If anyone knows please let me know. Allen
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my friend is the one that called the police, said it appeared they tried to turn at more than 50mph. My sympathies for the dog and wish the couple well soon
late 70s in critical condition. Not a nice way to spend their golden years. Hope they pull through after flipping so many times. May take a miraculous recovery. Lots of prayers and sympathy for them.Â
thank you, the family appreciates your well wishes. we wish you well also
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Driving too fast for conditions... Don't feel a bit sorry for them....
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my athef in law has never even had a traffic ticket, he was 78, he is the most cautious drive i ever knew...can you say that?
@Postone my father in law does not speed
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time to "call it a day" on driving. Â (call it a "life") Â
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its over.Â
1988 Ford Escort? They're lucky to be alive! Hopefully they fully recover, and at least they didn't take out anyone else and authorities can figure out why the driver was unable to stay within the lines.
@jeff g lol, I read 1988 Ford Escort and said "yep, thats what happened".