Head-on collision blocks OR-47 in Forest Grove

PORTLAND, OR – A portion of OR-47 was shut down following a head-on collision in the Forest Grove area on Monday morning.

According to KPTV, the crash took place at about 11:30 a.m. near the Dilley Road overpass.

We are on scene of a crash on SW HWY47 near Dilley RD. @WCSOOregon has intermittent closure of the Highway while we work the scene. One driver has moderate injuries. Roads are still very slick, even walking is difficult. Please stay off the roads. #pdxtraffic pic.twitter.com/ilQJOBvQEV

— Forest Grove Fire (@ForestGroveFire) December 27, 2021

One driver suffered moderate injuries in the crash. It is unclear at this time if they were hospitalized as a result.

Officers believe slick road conditions were a factor in the collision.

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