An 18 year old driver died in a single vehicle crash on highway 26 near milepost (MP) 152 in Grant County.
On Sunday, August 16, 2015, at approximately 5:12 AM, a silver, Toyota 4-Runner, was traveling eastbound on highway 26 near MP 152 when the operator lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle veered off the highway, rolled, and came to rest in a near-by field.
The driver was not restrained by a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle. He was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash. The passenger, a 15 year old juvenile, was properly restrained and not injured.
Alcohol is being investigated as the contributing factor of the crash. Trooper Weaver is the lead investigator. The name of the deceased will be released at a later date.
OSP was assisted at the scene by Grant County Sheriff's Office, John Day Police Department, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.
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On Sunday, August 16, 2015, at approximately 5:12 AM, a silver, Toyota 4-Runner, was traveling eastbound on highway 26 near MP 152 when the operator lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle veered off the highway, rolled, and came to rest in a near-by field.
The driver was not restrained by a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle. He was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash. The passenger, a 15 year old juvenile, was properly restrained and not injured.
Alcohol is being investigated as the contributing factor of the crash. Trooper Weaver is the lead investigator. The name of the deceased will be released at a later date.
OSP was assisted at the scene by Grant County Sheriff's Office, John Day Police Department, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.
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