Accident Database: Accident #864

River: Grand Ronde
Section: F. Minam (Wallowa River) to Troy
Location: Bridge piling
Relevant Photos: 15004
Accident Code(s): Unknown
Injury Code(s): Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal
Age: 24
Private/Commercial: Private
Boat Type: Raft
Number of Victims: 1
Hazard Codes: Man-made Debris Strainer
Summary: On June 26th Derek Bell, 24, drowned on Oregon's Grand Ronde River when his raft capsized against a bridge piling near the confluence with the Wallowa River. Mr. Bell, who was wearing a PFD, was found floating some distance downriver. Anyone with additional information should forward it to the AW Safety Editor.
Detailed Description: on June 26th Derek Bell, 24, drowned on Oregon's Grand Ronde River when his raft capsized against a bridge piling near the confluence with the Wallowa River. Mr. Bell, who was wearing a PFD, was found floating some distance downriver. Anyone with additional information should forward it to the AW Safety Editor.
Report Status: Incomplete