Fatal crash in Crook County claims life of Halfway man

By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Friday, June 11th, 2021 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories

HALFWAY – (Release from Oregon State Police) On Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at approximately 8:10 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 27 near mile post 5.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Kia Spectra, operated by Clayton Gray (19) of Halfway, was northbound when it crossed the southbound lane, left the roadway, and rolled.

Gray sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

A juvenile passenger was transported by Airlink to St. Charles Hospital with serious injuries.

OSP was assisted by the Crook County Sheriff’s Office, Crook County Fire Department, and ODOT.