Accident Takes Life of Pilot Rock Man

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A Pilot Rock man lost his life Thursday afternoon in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 395 just south of Pendleton.

Pilot Rock Man Loses Life
A 91-year-old Pilot Rock resident was killed Thursday afternoon in an accident just south of Pendleton.
PHOTO COURTESY OF OSP
According to the Oregon State Police, a 2005 Chevrolet sedan was traveling southbound on Highway 395 around 12:30 p.m. when it attempted to make a left turn onto Spring Creek Road. The Chevrolet turned into the path of northbound log truck loaded with logs. The log truck pushed the Chevrolet for over 200 feet after impact.

The driver of the Chevrolet, James S. Miller, 91, of Pilot Rock, was pronounced dead on scene. The driver of the truck, George E. Tester, 26, of Pendleton, was not injured.

OSP was assisted by Oregon Department of Transportation, Pendleton Fire Department, and Pilot Fire Department. The OSP is continuing the investigation.