A preliminary investigation indicated that Smith was driving a northbound Volkswagen Beetle when he crossed into the southbound lanes for unknown reasons and collided head-on with a trailer driven by a Tacoma man
Sherman County, Ore. – 23-year-old Jayden Matthew Smith of Prineville was killed in a fiery head-on crash on Highway 97 in Sherman County.
According to a local source, the incident happened at around 11:45 p.m. on March 17 on State Route 97 near milepost 47.
A preliminary investigation indicated that Smith was driving a northbound Volkswagen Beetle when he crossed into the southbound lanes for unknown reasons and collided head-on with a trailer driven by a Tacoma man.
The crash caused both vehicles to catch fire and become engulfed.
Smith was pronounced dead at the crash site. The semi driver was unhurt.
No more details regarding the collision was provided.
An investigation is underway.
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