Scott Charles Caldwell and Curtis William Gammond Die in Two-Log-Truck Crash on Oregon Highway

 The communities of Adams and Pendleton, Oregon, are mourning the deaths of Scott Charles Caldwell, 55, and Curtis William Gammond, 54, following a collision involving two log trucks on Highway 204 in Union County. According to the information provided, the crash occurred at approximately 5:54 a.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, near milepost 36.5, close to Elgin. Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene after the collision sparked a fire, leaving their loved ones to face the sudden loss of two community members.

Caldwell, who lived in Adams, was driving an unloaded Kenworth log truck when the incident began. According to the account provided, he attempted to avoid a deer and moved into the oncoming lane. As he tried to return to his lane, his truck reportedly became positioned sideways across the roadway. A fully loaded eastbound Kenworth log truck, driven by Gammond of Pendleton, then struck Caldwell’s vehicle. The impact resulted in a fire, and both drivers died at the scene.

The collision took place during the early morning hours on a highway used by commercial vehicles. The two trucks were carrying different loads, with Caldwell’s vehicle reported to be unloaded and Gammond’s carrying a full load of logs. While the available account describes the sequence leading to the impact, further details about the official investigation and any additional contributing factors have not been provided. The full circumstances should be established through verified information from the responsible authorities rather than assumptions about the events.

For Adams and Pendleton, the deaths represent a painful loss affecting two neighboring communities. Scott Charles Caldwell was 55, while Curtis William Gammond was 54. Both men were working as log truck drivers when the collision occurred. Beyond those details, information about their families, personal interests, careers beyond the reported work, and lives outside the incident has not been included in the available account. Their stories, however, cannot be reduced to the brief sequence of events that ended their lives on Highway 204.

For relatives, friends, coworkers, and others who knew the men, an unexpected death can bring shock and grief that take time to process. Losing two drivers in one collision may leave people in both communities struggling with sadness while trying to understand what happened. Memories of ordinary conversations, shared workdays, and personal experiences can become especially meaningful after a loss. During the difficult days ahead, the support of family, friends, and community members may help those closest to Caldwell and Gammond find comfort and companionship.

The reported attempt to avoid a deer is an important part of the initial account, but it does not by itself establish every factor involved in the collision. Investigators may need to determine the full sequence of events and assess any other relevant circumstances. The available information does not provide further official findings or establish additional conclusions about responsibility. Until more verified details are released, it is important to distinguish the reported events from any final determination about how the crash occurred.

As the communities of Adams and Pendleton mourn Scott Charles Caldwell and Curtis William Gammond, condolences go out to their families, friends, coworkers, and everyone affected by their deaths. The loss of two people in a single highway collision is a sobering reminder of how quickly a workday can turn into tragedy. Those who knew the men deserve time and space to grieve and remember them beyond the circumstances of the crash. May their loved ones find strength in one another, comfort in shared memories, and support throughout this difficult period.