By Logan Bagett on Wednesday, August 28th, 2024 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
HARNEY COUNTY – (Press Release from Oregon State Police)
On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 8:49 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 20, near milepost 164, in Harney County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound GMC Terrain, operated by Suzan Renee Stewart (59) of Drewsey, drifted off the roadway for unknown reasons, traveled down an embankment, struck a boulder, and became engulfed in flames.
The operator was removed by passing motorists, however the operator (Stewart) was declared deceased at the scene.
The highway was not impacted during the investigation.
OSP was assisted by the Burns Fire Department and ODOT.