Morrow County, OR – A tragic accident claimed the life of a driver late Thursday night in Morrow County. The fatal crash occurred at approximately 10:28 p.m. on July 3, 2025, along Interstate 84 near milepost 162, just outside of Boardman.
According to the Oregon State Police, 50-year-old Timothy W. Nelson was behind the wheel of a gray Honda Odyssey traveling eastbound when, for reasons still under investigation, the vehicle veered off the roadway and collided with the end of a guardrail. Nelson was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Emergency crews responded promptly, and the highway was temporarily closed for about 30 minutes as investigators examined the scene and cleared the wreckage.
Authorities have not yet determined what caused the vehicle to leave the roadway. The Oregon State Police continue to investigate the incident.
