Idaho man killed in crash near Ontario
By Garrett Christensen on Monday, October 14th, 2024 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
ONTARIO – (Release from the Oregon State Police) On Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 1:31 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 201N, near milepost 25, in Malheur County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Mini Cooper, operated by Richard Dean Masias (57) of Nampa (ID), was approaching the intersection with Washington Ave when it struck a traffic light pole at the northwest corner of the intersection.
The operator of the Mini (Masias) was declared deceased at the scene.
The highway was impacted for approximately two hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
OSP was assisted by the Ontario Police Department, Ontario Fire, and ODOT.
