Tracey Michele Lancour, 54, of Eugene, Oregon, died following a two-vehicle crash involving a log truck on Territorial Highway in Lane County on Monday afternoon, October 5, 2026.
The crash happened around 2:45 p.m. in the 90600 block of Territorial Highway, about four miles northeast of Elmira.
According to the Lane County Sheriff's Office, the collision involved a small pickup driven by Lancour and a log truck traveling northbound on Territorial Highway. Initial investigators said the pickup appeared to turn and cross directly in front of the log truck, resulting in the collision.
People at the scene attempted to help Lancour after the crash. Dispatchers provided CPR instructions while emergency crews responded.
Lane Fire Authority EMTs arrived and continued lifesaving efforts, but Lancour was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Lane County Sheriff's Office said it did not appear Lancour was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision. The agency has not released further details about why the pickup crossed into the path of the log truck.
Territorial Highway was closed in both directions while deputies investigated the crash. Both vehicles were later towed from the scene, and the roadway was reopened.
The Lane County Medical Examiner's Office responded to the scene.
Authorities said the case remains under review and no additional information was immediately available. The investigation is ongoing as officials work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the crash.
Tracey Michele Lancour was 54 years old. Her death has left family, friends and the Eugene community mourning her loss.
