Halfway man loses life in Baker County crash

By Logan Bagett on Monday, November 11th, 2024 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories

BAKER COUNTY – (Press Release from Oregon State Police)

On Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 8:33 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 86, near milepost 28, in Baker County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Toyota Corolla, operated by Devin Orion Rasmussen (26) of Halfway, failed to negotiate a corner, left the roadway, and overturned into the river.

The operator of the vehicle (Rasmussen) was declared deceased at the scene.

The highway was impacted for approximately two hours during the on-scene investigation.

OSP was assisted by the Baker County Sheriff’s Office and ODOT.