Oregon State Police say a 22-year-old Newberg woman tells them she was trying to avoid hitting a possum on Oregon Highway 224 when she lost control of her car and struck a power pole, cutting electrical power to about 75 nearby residences.
Lt. Gregg Hastings says the stretch of highway in the Carver area southeast of Portland was closed for about three hours after the Monday night crash.
The crash brought electrical lines down on Caitlin Golden’s car as well as the highway. She was cited for failing to maintain a lane of travel.
Hastings says he doesn’t know what happened to the possum.
Copyright 2026 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
What The Return of California’s ‘Death Discount’ Means for Litigation 
California Bill Would Require Insurer Claims Handling Plans, And Double Penalties 
Storm Goretti Batters Europe With Violent Winds, Power Cuts 
Insurance Payments Now at $22.4B From LA Wildfires One Year Ago 
Want to stay up to date?
Get the latest insurance news
sent straight to your inbox.