Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into this mornings fatal traffic crash on Highway 201S south of Nyssa that took the life of an Idaho man. On January 13, 2016 at approximately 8:00 AM, OSP troopers and first responders were dispatched to a single vehicle crash on State Route 201S near milepost 11. Once on scene, troopers determined that a 2006 Chevrolet Colorado pickup, operated by LAWRENCE DEMARSE Jr, age 52, from Caldwell, Idaho, was northbound and failed to negotiate a curve and went off the roadway. The pickup went air born before traveling onto an embankment. DEMARSE’S pickup rolled and came to an uncontrolled rest on its left side. DEMARSE was ejected from the pickup and died as a result of his injuries. Troopers determined that DEMARSE was not wearing safety restraints. OSP troopers from the Ontario Area Command are continuing the investigation into the cause of the crash. It is unknown whether impairment was a contributing factor.
