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Writer's pictureKiera Morgan

Otis Man And Passenger Injured In Fatal Crash

On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 12:54 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two vehicle crash on HWY 22, at the intersection with HWY 51, in Polk County. The preliminary investigation indicated a Lincoln MKZ, operated by 76-year old Michael Robert Hine Jr. of Otis, was stopped on HWY 51 and made a left turn onto westbound HWY 22. The Lincoln entered the path of an eastbound Honda motorcycle, operated by 69-year old David Lee Sterrett of Dallas, causing the Honda to impact the driver's side door of the Lincoln.

The operator of the Honda (Sterrett) was declared deceased at the scene. The operator of the Lincoln (Hine Jr.) and passenger, Diana J. Marlin of Otis, suffered reported minor injuries and were transported to treatment. The highway was impacted for approximately 3.5 hours during the on-scene investigation.




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