Construction Worker Dies, June 15

Ronald Ernest DAVIS, age 57, of Powell Butte died in an area hospital as a result of injuries sustained when his construction vehicle was struck by a box truck driven by Colin Michael COOK, age 27 of Fairview. COOK remains in custody in Marion County Correctional Facility. The investigation is ongoing.  **End of Update**  Earlier release:  The driver of the box truck, Colin Michael COOK, age 27, of Fairview, was arrested for fail to perform duties of a driver/injury, assault II, reckless driving and reckless endangering. COOK is in custody and will be lodged in Marion County Correctional Facility. The construction workers have been identified as Antonio Manuel BAHENA, age 20, of Troutdale, and Ronald Ernest DAVIS, age 57, of Powell Butte. Both workers continue to receive treatment at local area hospitals. Please respect their privacy as they recover from injuries sustained in this morning’s crash.