Hwy. 197 Fatal – Wasco Co., Aug. 10

On Sunday, August 9, 2020 at approximately 2:25 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 197 near milepost 61. Preliminary investigation revealed a Toyota Camry, operated by Eugene Hernandez (68) of Portland, was northbound at a high rate of speed when it left the roadway, rolled numerous times, and hit a power pole. Hernandez was not wearing a safety belt, sustained fatal injuries, and was pronounced deceased.