1 dead in 2-car crash on Hwy 99 | News

JUNCTION CITY, Ore. - A 60-year-old man died when his VW Bug crossed into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with a Buick.

Jack Ray Franks of Junction City died at the scene of the 5:30 p.m. crash.

The driver of the Buick, Stephen W. McDermott, 71, of Eugene was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Highway 99 was closed about three hours with a detour established around the crash scene.

OSP troopers from the Springfield Area Command office are continuing the investigation.

Junction City Police Department, Junction City Fire Department, Eugene Fire Department, Lane Rural Fire & Rescue, and ODOT assisted at the scene.