Fatal Accident On Highway 97

One man died in a motor vehicle accident on Highway 97 in Sherman County on Thursday evening.  According to the Oregon State Police, the accident occurred at about 7:10 p.m. on Highway 97 near milepost 48.  A preliminary Investigation revealed that a northbound truck loaded with potatoes driven by 25-year-old Amador Ramirez of Hermiston lost control, crossed into the southbound lane, and rolled onto the driver’s side, colliding with a southbound pickup driven by 45-year-old Ryan Spyker of Terrebonne.  The OSP says Spyker sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.  Ramirez sustained minor injuries.  Highway 97 was closed for approximately 5 hours following the crash.  The OSP was assisted by the Sherman County Sheriff’s Office, Moro Fire & Rescue, and ODOT.

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