News Release from: Clackamas Co. Sheriff's Office

Deputies investigate fatal single-vehicle crash near Brightwood

Posted: March 8, 2009, 3:29 p.m.

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The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday, March 8, 2009 at approximately 11:28 a.m. on East Barlow Trail Road, an estimated one-quarter mile east of Brightwood. (Photos are linked above.)

Deputies report that the lone male occupant -- killed on impact -- is identified as Nicholas Ray Frazier, age 29, of the Gresham area. Family notifications have been completed.

Witnesses reported to Clackamas County Dispatch a vehicle in the area -- similar to the victim's -- driving erratically on Arrah Wanna Boulevard prior to the reported crash. This vehicle reportedly struck a stop sign while departing the Arrah Wanna Boulevard area.

Frazier's vehicle was discovered crashed on the south side of East Barlow Trail Road. It is described as a silver 2002 Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck.

Deputies report that Frazier's vehicle appears to have traveled off the roadway at a high rate of speed and down an estimated 5-foot embankment, where it collided with a tree. The crashed truck received significant damage to the cab portion of this vehicle on the driver's side door and roof.

Deputies report that the air bag in this vehicle did not deploy -- and the deceased was found not wearing a seatbelt. Deputies also report that speed and alcohol appear to be contributing factors in the crash.

Members of Hoodland Fire and the Clackamas County Deputy Medical Examiner's Office also responded to the scene of this fatal crash to assist with the investigation.

The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office investigation of the crash is ongoing.

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Contact Info: Jim Strovink, Detective