Driver Killed In Oregon Highway 47 Rollover Accident
A driver was killed Thursday morning on Highway 47 near Yamhill, Oregon near mile marker 34.
Truck driver killed in crash on Highway 47 near Yamhill. http://t.co/C649Bd27Gk pic.twitter.com/tVN6qOYw0x
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At the time of the accident, the rig was hauling hundreds of gallons of syrup and traveling southbound when it rolled after the driver failed to negotiate a right curve. The truck finally came to rest in a grass field along the side of the road.
Police have not yet been able to identify the driver who was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident.
The highway is currently closed.
Sources
KPTV
Fox 12 Oregon
Flash Alert
KATU