On Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at approximately 11:45 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 51 near mile post 3.
Preliminary investigation revealed a Chevrolet Trax, operated by Richard Davis (74) of Independence, was southbound when it left the roadway and rolled.
Davis sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.
OSP was assisted by the Polk County Sheriff's Office, Polk County Fire and Medics, and ODOT.