Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers in La Grande are continuing to investigate Saturday’s fatal traffic crash that resulted in the death of one occupant, serious injury to three others and injury to the driver who now faces criminal charges. Preliminary information from investigators indicates that on April 18, at about 5:47 p.m., a black Nissan pickup, being driven by BRANDON C. HALLECK, 27, of La Grande, crashed into a ditch and killed one person and injured 4 other occupants. According to OSP Sergeant Kyle Hove, HALLECK was driving in a reckless manner with 3 unrestrained occupants in the bed when he crashed. Two juveniles riding in the bed were injured and the third adult occupant, identified as JACOB R. YEATES, 23, of La Grande, was pronounced deceased at the scene. 5 people total were riding in the pickup, 3 in the bed, 1 in the cab and the driver, at the time of the crash. The driver was lodged on charges of Manslaughter in the 1st Degree, Assault 1st Degree, DUII-Felony, Reckless Driving, and 3 counts of Reckless Endangering. He was lodged in the Union County Jail.
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