Cove Resident Killed in ATV Crash
By Garrett Christensen on Thursday, April 27th, 2023 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
COVE – (Release from the Union County Sheriff’s Office) On April 25, 2023 at about 12:54pm deputies responded to an injury ATV crash on Lower Cove Road near Kerns Loop Road. When deputies arrived, they found a four-wheel ATV left the roadway and struck a tree. Life saving measures were taken by the Cove Quick Response Team, La Grande Fire Department and the Oregon State Police. Life Flight was called and landed on scene. The victim was non-responsive to life saving measures and was pronounced deceased at the scene at 1:37pm. The cause of the crash is undetermined.
The victim of the crash was identified as 41-year-old Steven J. Robertson who resided in Cove Oregon, a citizen of the United Kingdom. The Union County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend thanks to the Cove Quick Response Team, Oregon State Police, Life Flight and La Grande Fire Department for their assistance.
