On Friday, October 9, 2020, at approximately 12:45 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 99 near milepost 12. Preliminary investigation revealed a Chevrolet pickup, operated by Robert McIntosh (77) of Talent, was northbound when it left the roadway, struck a telephone pole and a parked vehicle. The vehicle came to a stop in the front yard of a residence. McIntosh was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The passenger, Marilyn Mcintosh (77) of Talent, was transported to the hospital for injuries. It is believed Robert McIntosh suffered from a medical emergency prior to the crash.
