Fatal Crash on Hwy 223 – Polk County

On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at approximately 7:44 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on Hwy 223 and Pleasant Drive in Dallas.

Preliminary investigation revealed that a pedestrian, Chloe Blatchley (77) of Dallas, was crossing Hwy 223 when she was struck by a Landrover, operated by Curtis Cook (72) of Dallas.

Blatchley sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

OSP was assisted by Polk County Sheriff’s Office, ODOT and Dallas Fire Department.