On August 27, 2016 at about 3:30AM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a single vehicle crash on Highway 99E near MP 17 (just north of Halsey). Preliminary investigation revealed a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder was traveling northbound on Highway 99E when it drifted off the roadway and rolled. The driver was ejected and pronounced deceased on scene. It is unknown when the crash occurred as the vehicle came to rest in a field and was not easily visible to passing traffic. A passing motorcyclist spotted debris in the roadway and stopped to investigate, locating the crash. The operator was not wearing a safety belt and the investigation is ongoing including contributing factors.
