RV crashes and burns near Long Creek; no injuries reported

Published 6:15 pm Thursday, June 30, 2022

LONG CREEK — A motorhome crashed and burned Wednesday, June 29, on Highway 395 North after the driver rolled it off the road.

Grant County Sheriff Todd McKinley said the single-vehicle crash was reported just before 6 p.m. near milepost 77B. The driver, Glen Andyke, 70, and his dog walked away with no injuries.

McKinley said speed might have been a factor in the cause of the crash.

He said the wreck closed the highway until approximately 9 p.m. as first responders, after extinguishing the fire, had to drag the wreckage to the side of the road.

In addition to a deputy from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, the Oregon Department of Forestry, Oregon State Police, Long Creek Fire Department and Oregon Department of Transportation responded to the crash, according to McKinley.

McKinley said he appreciated the response from the local agencies and volunteers.