Swisshome Man Killed in Highway 36 Crash
Nov. 5, 2026, 9:27 a.m. PT — A Swisshome man died in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 36 near milepost 5.2 in Lane County on Nov. 1, according to Oregon State Police.
Authorities said the incident occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. A black Audi Q3, driven by 47-year-old Jarod Layne Upham, was traveling westbound when it veered off the roadway and onto the westbound shoulder.
Emergency responders confirmed the fatality at the scene. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. No other vehicles were involved, and no other injuries were reported. Lane closures were implemented during the emergency response and investigation.