HOOD RIVER COUNTY, OR - Oregon State Police (OSP) report that on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 5:23 p.m., OSP responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 35, near milepost 74, in Hood River County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Subaru Forester, operated by Robert A. Brownback (64) of Hood River, for unknown reasons sped up, swerved across the southbound lane, and struck a rock wall.
The operator of the Subaru (Brownback) was declared deceased at the scene. The deceased was not believed to be wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
The highway was impacted for approximately three hours.
OSP was assisted by the Hood River Sheriff's Office and ODOT.
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