A motorist was killed Monday in single-vehicle accident on Highway 86 in Baker County.
According to the Oregon State Police, the accident occurred near milepost 57 around 4:33 a.m.
The preliminary investigation indicated a 2015 Ford Edge, operated by Amber Hampton, 30, of Halfway, failed to negotiate a curve and crashed into a rock feature. The operator, who was the sole occupant, was ejected from the vehicle during the crash.
The highway was closed, and Hampton was transported via LifeFlight to a hospital where she died from her injuries. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.
The Highway was closed for approximately five hours during the investigation.
The OSP was assisted by the Baker County Sheriffs’ Office, Halfway Rural Ambulance, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.
