Fatal Crash Hwy. 27, Crook Co., June 11

On Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at approximately 8:10 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 27 near mile post 5. Preliminary investigation revealed a Kia Spectra, operated by Clayton Gray (19) of Halfway, was northbound when it crossed the southbound lane, left the roadway, and rolled. Gray sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. A juvenile passenger was transported by Airlink to St. Charles Hospital with serious injuries.