Fatal Traffic Crash Under Investigation on Scenic Drive

Fatal Traffic Crash Under Investigation on Scenic Drive

CORVALLIS, Ore. – On June 13, 2025, at 1:22 p.m., deputies from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on Scenic Drive in Albany.

Upon arrival, deputies located a black 2010 Subaru Forester that had left the roadway and traveled down a steep embankment before colliding with a tree. The vehicle’s sole occupant, 36-year-old Ethan Ward Glaser of Albany, was pronounced deceased at the scene as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.

A preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle was traveling southbound on Scenic Drive when, for reasons yet to be determined, the driver lost control and exited the roadway. There were no signs of additional passengers or other vehicles involved.

Scenic Drive between Pineview Drive and Valley View Drive was closed for approximately three hours while investigators processed the scene.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Benton County Crash Team.

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office extends its condolences to the family and friends of Ethan and would like to thank the Albany Fire Department, Albany Police Department, and Corvallis Police Department for their assistance. If you have any additional information or witnessed the crash, please contact BCSO at BentonCoSheriff@bentoncountyor.gov or their tip line at 541-753-8477, re: case #2025-1500.