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FATAL CRASH ON INTERSTATE 84 IN BAKER COUNTY, OREGON

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BAKER COUNTY, OR (May 16, 2022) - The Oregon State Police is reporting that on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at approximately 4:18 PM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Interstate 84 near milepost 327.

The preliminary investigation revealed a westbound silver Chevrolet Impala, operated by Jerry Linear (63) of Seattle, WA, failed to negotiate a curve and as it exited the roadway, rolled onto its top. 

Linear sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

The shoulder of I-84 was closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated. 

OSP was assisted by ODOT. 

 

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