John Day man killed in Malheur County rollover crash

By Garrett Christensen on Monday, November 11th, 2024 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

MALHEUR COUNTY — (Release from the Oregon State Police) On Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 10:04 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Hwy 95, near milepost 8.5, in Malheur County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Hyundai Sonata, operated by Nicholas James Alexander (46) of John Day, left the lane of travel for unknown reasons and rolled before coming to a rest. The collision ejected both occupants who were reportedly not wearing their seatbelts.

The operator of the Hyundai (Alexander) was declared deceased at the scene.

The passenger of the Hyundai, Destiny Dawn Burril (40) of John Day, was seriously injured and transported by life flight to an area hospital.

The highway was impacted for approximately one hour during the on-scene investigation.

OSP was assisted by the Malheur County Sheriff’s Office, Marsing Fire and Rescue, and ODOT.