HARNEY COUNTY, OR - The Oregon State Police (OSP) report that on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 8:49 a.m., OSP responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 20, near milepost 164, in Harney County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound GMC Terrain, operated by Suzan Renee Stewart (59) of Drewsey, drifted off the roadway for unknown reasons, traveled down an embankment, struck a boulder, and became engulfed in flames.
The operator was removed by passing motorists, however the operator (Stewart) was declared deceased at the scene.
The highway was not impacted during the investigation.
OSP was assisted by the Burns Fire Department and ODOT.
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