2-year-old survives crash that kills 1, injures several others near Welches
By Mary Mooney
Published on April 16, 2026.
A Gresham woman and two Portland men have died in a collision on U.S. 26 near Welches. The driver, Alen Hatunic, lost control of the vehicle and crossed the road before crashing into a tree. The recent snowfall and increased speed contributed to the accident.
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