Weekend Crook County rollover crash leaves one dead
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) -- On Saturday, February 7th, a single-vehicle rollover crash involving a green Subaru Forrester occurred on SE Juniper Canyon Road.
47-year-old Angel Ball of Prineville was identified as the driver and was pronounced dead on scene.
According to the Crook County Sheriff's Office, deputies discovered evidence that the driver had been consuming alcoholic beverages. The investigation also found speed, not wearing a seat belt, and alcohol consumption contributed to the crash.
Read the press release from the Crook County Sheriff's Office in full below:
"On Saturday, February 7, 2026, at approximately 7:08 a.m., Deputies from the Crook County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle crash on SE Juniper Canyon Road at approximately milepost 4. Initial reports to 9-1-1 indicated that a single-vehicle rollover crash involving a green Subaru Forrester had occurred and that the vehicle was in some trees. The initial person on scene also identified that a person appeared to have been ejected and was deceased. Deputies arrived on the scene, located the deceased person, and determined that there were no other patients in or around the vehicle.
Deputies investigated, and it appeared the Subaru Forrester was traveling northbound on SE Juniper Canyon Road, driven by 47-year-old Angel Ball of Prineville. Based on evidence at the scene, it appears that Ball was travelling at speeds faster than conditions warranted and lost control. Further evidence suggested that Ball then crossed the southbound lane and left the roadway. Further evidence indicated that Ball slid sideways and then rolled the vehicle several times, after which she was ejected. The vehicle came to a rest against some trees. During the investigation, deputies also discovered evidence that the driver had been consuming alcoholic beverages.
Based on the investigation, speed, not wearing a seat belt, and alcohol consumption are contributing factors to the crash. Next of Kin was notified of the fatality.
The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank Crook County 9-1-1, Crook County Fire & Rescue, Oregon State Police, STAR Towing, and Prineville Funeral Home for their assistance.
No further information."
