Car accident claims life of OSU student

Funeral service to be held at Grand Ronde Tribal Gym in Dallas today at 11 a.m.

By:

Posted: 5/20/08

Nicholas Larry-Lee Faas, a senior in philosophy, died Wednesday when the Toyota pickup he was driving on Highway 99W was struck head-on by a semi truck.

The Mac truck was pulling a loaded woodchip trailer.

Faas was attempting to pass in no passing zone while driving northbound on the highway.

Faas was pronounced dead at the scene.

The memorial service for Faas will be held in Dallas at the Grande Ronde Tribal Gym at 11 a.m. today. Faas will be interred at the Grande Ronde Tribal Cemetery.

news@dailybarometer.com, 737-2231