Basic Facts
Crash date: July 23, 2026
Crash location: U.S. Route 26 near mile marker 31.5 east of Sandy, OR
People involved:
- James Glenn Fisher, 62
- Unidentified truck driver
Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash? Unknown
Did authorities recommend criminal charges? Unknown
Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash? Unknown
Accident Report
Clackamas County, OR — July 23, 2026, James Fisher was killed in a truck accident at about 10:30 p.m. on U.S. Route 26/Mt. Hood Highway.
Authorities said a westbound Freightliner semi-truck with three trailers was rear-ended by a Volvo semi-truck after it stopped in a live traffic lane near East Terra Fern Drive because it had overheated.
Volvo driver James Glenn Fisher, 62, of Medford died at the scene of the crash east of Sandy, according to authorities.
The Freightliner driver was not injured, authorities said.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Clackamas County crash at this time.
How Did This Accident Occur?
Anytime a truck breaks down like this, the trucking company deserves some scrutiny.
Was the driver properly trained to operate a truck with such a large load? Did the truck’s load exceed legal or practical limits? Had the truck missed any scheduled maintenance? Answering these questions can help investigators determine what caused this crash and who was responsible for it.
A thorough investigation should provide much-needed answers for the Volvo driver’s family.
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