Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation of Monday night’s single vehicle fatal traffic crash on Highway 238 about three miles west of Jacksonville that resulted in the death of a 42-year old male. The victim’s name will be released later Tuesday to allow family additional time for next of kin notifications. According to Sergeant David Beck,, on January 7, 2014 at approximately 11:17 p.m., a 1996 GMC pickup driven by the victim was westbound on Highway 238 near milepost 30 when it traveled off the north side of the highway. The pickup struck a small utility pole and rolled before coming to rest off the highway on its wheels. The driver was ejected and he was pronounced deceased at the scene. He was not using safety restraints.
