Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into a single vehicle, single fatality crash on highway 47 near milepost 54.5, just north of Vernonia.
Preliminary investigation of the crash indicates that for unknown reasons, a Grey, 2008 Subaru Outback,operated by NATHAN J. JACKSON, 36, of Vernonia, was southbound on highway 47 near milepost 54.5 when it crossed the northbound lane and left the roadway, striking a tree. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. Alcohol is being investigated as a potential contributing factor.
OSP was assisted at the scene by the Oregon Department of Transportation, Vernonia Fire District and Mist Birkenfeld Rural Fire Protection District.
### www.oregon.gov/OSP ###
Preliminary investigation of the crash indicates that for unknown reasons, a Grey, 2008 Subaru Outback,operated by NATHAN J. JACKSON, 36, of Vernonia, was southbound on highway 47 near milepost 54.5 when it crossed the northbound lane and left the roadway, striking a tree. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. Alcohol is being investigated as a potential contributing factor.
OSP was assisted at the scene by the Oregon Department of Transportation, Vernonia Fire District and Mist Birkenfeld Rural Fire Protection District.
### www.oregon.gov/OSP ###