On Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at approximately 3:55 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on Hwy 20 near mile post 152. Preliminary investigation revealed a Subaru Forester, operated by Lillie Gray (66) of Dallas, was westbound when it moved into the eastbound lane to pass 2 motorcycles and collided with a eastbound Dodge Van operated by Rollie Brubaker (64) of Oceanside, CA. Gray sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. Brubaker and passenger, Maria Brubaker (56) of Oceanside, CA, were transported to Harney District Hospital. One of the motorcyclists, Neil Postal (22) of Burns, was unable to avoid the crash and was transported to Harney District Hospital. A fourth vehicle sustained minor damage when it drove off the road and struck a highway sign to avoid the crash.
