On Saturday, July 6, 2019, at approximately 5:30 P.M. Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a single vehicle crash on Hwy 26 near mile post 81 in Wasco County. Preliminary investigation revealed that a white 2006 Ford F-350 pickup, operated by Calvin D. Craig (79) of Ridgefield, WA. was traveling eastbound on Hwy 26 when for unknown reasons the pickup left the roadway and rolled. Craig sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Two passengers, identified as Jenny Craig (76) of Ridgefield, WA. and Edward Totland (55) of Tacoma, WA. were transported via ground ambulance to St. Charles Madras. Both lanes of Hwy 26 were closed for several hours following the crash.
