74-year-old Depoe Bay man dies in crash on Highway 22 west of Salem

Whitney Woodworth, Salem Statesman Journal
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Police brief.
Police brief.

A 74-year-old man died in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 22 west of Salem Monday.

Oregon State Police responded to the crash at 2:35 p.m. near milepost 20, located between West Salem and Rickreall in Polk County.

Police said the preliminary investigation indicated a Toyota Highlander driven by William Terry Bailey, 74, of Depoe Bay, left the highway and traveled about 1,000 feet through a field before striking a power pole.

The vehicle continued to Merrill Lane NW where it struck a fence and became entangled in wire.

Responders declared Bailey dead at the scene. Investigators believe he may have suffered a medical event prior to the crash.

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This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Depoe Bay man dies in crash on Highway 22 west of Salem, Oregon