August 9, 2022 9:50 a.m.
An Oakland teen died in a crash on Highway 138W, seven miles west of Sutherlin, on Monday afternoon.
An Oregon State Police report said at about 2:30 p.m. troopers and emergency personnel responded to the single vehicle crash near milepost 17a. A preliminary investigation revealed that a sedan operated by a 17-year old female, was eastbound when it failed to negotiate a curve. The sedan left the roadway and crashed into a tree.
The juvenile was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency personnel.
OSP was assisted by several agencies.