Fatal crash on I-84 in Baker County

By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

BAKER COUNTY – (News Release from Oregon State Police) On May 15, 2022 at approximately 4:18 PM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Interstate 84 near milepost 327.

Preliminary investigation revealed a westbound silver Chevrolet Impala, operated by Jerry Linear (63) of Seattle, WA, failed to negotiate a curve and as it exited the roadway, rolled onto its top.

Linear sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

The shoulder of I-84 was closed for approximately 3 hours while the scene was investigated.

OSP was assisted by ODOT.