YAMHILL COUNTY, OR - The Oregon State Police (OSP) report that on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 9:53 p.m., OSP responded to a single-vehicle crash on Hwy-221, near milepost 9, in Yamhill County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Ford Ranger, operated by Zakary Ross Nasby (26) of Newberg, left the northbound travel lane onto the shoulder and overcorrected back across the roadway before leaving the roadway and striking a tree.
The operator of the Ford (Nasby) was declared deceased at the scene. The operator did not appear to be wearing a seatbelt.
The highway was impacted for approximately 3.5 hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
OSP was assisted by the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office, Dayton Fire and Rescue, and ODOT.
# # #
About the Oregon State Police
Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multi-disciplined organization that is charged with protecting the people, wildlife, and natural resources in Oregon. OSP enforces traffic laws on the state’s roadways, investigates and solves crime, conducts postmortem examinations and forensic analysis, and provides background checks, and law enforcement data. The agency regulates gaming and enforces fish, wildlife, and natural resource laws. OSP is comprised of more than 1,400 staff members – including troopers, investigators, and professional staff – who provide a full range of policing and public safety services to Oregon and other law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon.
