Hwy. 203 Fatal, Baker Co., Feb. 8

Baker County, Ore 5 Feb 24- On Monday, February 5, 2024, at 4:19 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Hwy 203, near milepost 24, in Baker County. The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Dodger Ram 2500, operated by Dennis Leon Brock (61) of Baker City, left the roadway for unknown reasons and overturned. The single occupant of the vehicle was ejected during the rollover and located near the vehicle when first responders arrived. The operator of the Dodge (Brock) was declared deceased at the scene. The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash has not been determined. Investigators believe the operator was not wearing a seatbelt during the collision. OSP was assisted by ODOT.