On Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at approximately 1:45 P.M. Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 20 near mile post 84.5.
Preliminary investigation revelealed that a 1992 Chevrolet Corvette, operated by Gerald Gates (75) of Salem, was westbound on Hwy 20 when it left the roadway and struck a tree.
Gates sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
OSP was assisted by the Hines Fire Deparment, Harney County Sheriff's Office,and ODOT