John Day man killed in crash near Dayville

By Logan Bagett on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories

DAYVILLE – (Press Release from Oregon State Police)

On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 8:06 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 26, near milepost 128, in Grant County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Ford Crown Victoria, operated by Anthony Montague (62) of John Day, lost control while attempting to pass another vehicle, left the roadway, went down an embankment, sheared a power pole at the base, and rolled onto its top.

The operator of the Ford (Montague) was declared deceased at the scene.

The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation.

OSP was assisted by ODOT.