LINN COUNTY, Ore. — A former Salem educator was killed and another was injured in a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning, Feb. 1, along Highway 22 near milepost 68 in Linn County, according to Oregon State Police.
Troopers responded to the crash at approximately 11 a.m. Investigators said a blue Hyundai IONIQ, driven by Curtiss Joseph Scholl, 55, of Sisters, was traveling westbound near Idanha when it attempted to pass another vehicle. For reasons still under investigation, Scholl lost control of the car, which left the roadway and struck a tree.
The passenger, Kellie Jay Scholl, 53, also of Sisters, was pronounced dead at the scene. Curtiss Scholl was extricated from the vehicle by first responders and transported to an area hospital with injuries. His condition has not been released.
Kellie Scholl was a well-known educator and served as head volleyball coach at McNary High School from 2011 to 2015. Curtiss Scholl previously served as principal of Sprague High School from 2009 to 2015 and is currently the superintendent of the Sisters School District.
The crash caused traffic disruptions along Highway 22 for approximately four hours as investigators worked at the scene.
Oregon State Police were assisted by the Detroit/Idanha Fire Department, Lyons Ambulance, Stayton Ambulance, and the Oregon Department of Transportation. The crash remains under investigation.
