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December 26, 2012
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CANYONVILLE: Car hits tree, injures three

Three Milwaukie residents were injured after their car spun out of control Christmas morning on Interstate 5 near Canyon Creek. The driver Wendy Connett, 42, of Milwaukie attempted to negotiate a curve while driving south on I-5 at about 10 a.m. Tuesday. The car slid off road and the back end of the car struck a tree. Oregon State Police Lt. Doug Ladd said hydroplaning and worn tires may have contributed to the crash. Connett was cited for operation of an unsafe vehicle based on the condition of the tires, he said. Three passengers complained of pain and were transported …

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