Teen Killed in Rollover Crash on Highway 82 Near Elgin

UNION COUNTY, Ore. — A 17-year-old La Grande resident was killed Friday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 82 near Elgin, according to the Oregon State Police.

Troopers responded to the crash at about 12:31 p.m. on May 15 near milepost 24 in Union County.

A preliminary investigation found that a green Toyota Highlander was traveling westbound on the eastbound shoulder of Highway 82 for unknown reasons when the vehicle left the roadway and rolled multiple times. The driver, who was the lone occupant of the SUV, was ejected during the crash.

The teen was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators said the driver is not believed to have been wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.

Highway 82 was impacted for approximately two hours while crews conducted an on-scene investigation.

Oregon State Police was assisted by the Union County Sheriff’s Office, Elgin Quick Response, La Grande Fire and Rescue, Life Flight, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.