Published on: 01/24/2023
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On Saturday, January 21, 2023, at approximately 2:10 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 47, near milepost 87, in Washington County. The preliminary investigation indicated a Dodge Avenger, operated by Glennard Devon Purvee (28) of Banks, was involved in a minor rear-end style collision just north of Banks. The vehicle fled the scene and traveled southbound on Hwy 47 through the city of Banks. The vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when it drove off the shoulder of the roadway and collided with a tree on westbound side of the roadway, near milepost 87. The operator of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash. The roadway was impacted for approximately 3 hours while the on-scene investigation was being conducted. OSP was assisted by the Washington County Sheriffs’ Office, Banks Fire, Forest Grove Fire, and ODOT.
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