On Monday, July 3, 2023, at approximately 2:35 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash off Hwy-22W, near milepost 20, in Polk County. The preliminary investigation indicated a Toyota Highlander, operated by William Terry Bailey (74) of Depoe Bay, left the highway and travelled approximately 1,000 feet through a field before striking a power pole. The vehicle continued to Merrill Ln NW where it struck a fence and became entangled in wire. The operator (Bailey) was declared deceased at the scene. Investigator believe the operator may have suffered a medical event prior to the crash. OSP was assisted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, SW Polk County Fire, City of Dallas Fire & EMS, and Pacific Power and Light.
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