Head-on crash causes serious injuries

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - Two people suffered serious injuries in a head-on crash near Cottage Grove Lake on Monday.

The crash involved two pickups, one of which was hauling a heavy piece of construction equipment on a trailer.

South Lane County Fire and Rescue said an occupant from each vehicle was taken by ambulance to Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend with serious injuries. A third person declined treatment.

Firefighters said the use of seatbelts likely saved the lives of the people involved in the crash.

The crash happened around 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of London and Reservoir roads, an area of high traffic during the summer months.