Mother and Daughter Die in Crash on Interstate 84

Investigators say they do not know why the woman's vehicle suddenly veered from the roadway.

(ARLINGTON, Ore.) - A Spokane Valley, Washington mother and her 12-year old daughter died, and her 10-year old son received non-life threatening injuries, Sunday afternoon in a single vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 84 about eleven miles east of Arlington.

Oregon State Police Sergeant Julie Wilcox says that at approximately 4:19 PM, a 2000 Subaru Forester station wagon driven by 33-year old Heather Scrum of Spokane Valley, Washington, was eastbound on Interstate 84 at milepost 148.

For an unknown reason Heather Scrum veered right onto the gravel shoulder, apparently over-corrected to the left and lost control.

The Subaru rolled several times on the roadway and down an embankment in the center median area between the eastbound and westbound lanes. The vehicle came to rest on its wheels facing west.

Heather Scrum and her 12-year old daughter, Lacy Fry, were deceased at the scene. Heather Scrum's son, 10-year old Bailey Fry, was transported by ambulance to the Mid Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles with non-life threatening injuries.

Investigators say all occupants in the vehicle had been using safety restraints.

Next of kin notifications were made by personnel from the Spokane County Sheriff's Office.

Oregon State Police troopers from The Dalles Area Command office are completing the investigation. Gilliam County Sheriff's Office, ODOT and Arlington Fire Department assisted at the scene of the crash. Source: Oregon State Police

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Cheyanne Bohannon November 10, 2015 12:37 pm (Pacific time)

Lacy was my best friend we did everything together and we were never apart. I miss her and he mom so much. And I hope that Bailey is doing really good after all these years. Lacy and Heather I hope to see both of you again one day. #flyhighlacy

Kenzie April 20, 2015 5:43 pm (Pacific time)

Missing both of your beautoful smiles

ralph and carol mccall April 28, 2013 2:02 pm (Pacific time)

Its been 5 years now. we were the first ones on scene the afternoon of this wreck. it is something that changed our lifes forever. Bailey, we think of you often, and hope your doing well.

Editor October 15, 2012 9:48 am (Pacific time)

Jacob, if you have any photos or anything you would like added to this piece, please just let us know via email, so sorry for your loss.

Jacob October 14, 2012 11:44 pm (Pacific time)

I miss you soo much.

Paxton Foote April 18, 2011 4:03 pm (Pacific time)

Its almost been 3 years and I still think about you day after day I love you Lactandand you too Bailey

Bailey Fry February 21, 2011 10:14 pm (Pacific time)

Miss u guy's so much wish that u wher here w/me

meileena September 2, 2009 9:55 pm (Pacific time)

ill miss u i luv u soo much i cried so hard ur drop dead geougous i luv u missy

Autumn Barnes. June 30, 2009 10:52 pm (Pacific time)

Hey Lacyy. I Miss You So Much. And I Love You I Hope You Know That.I Think About You Everyday. I Want You To Know That. Well I Will Talk To You Again.Byee byee.(:

.sarah chavez May 21, 2009 11:54 am (Pacific time)

lacy i love and miss you soo much dont understand why it had to happen to you love u and will never forget you

heather May 8, 2009 2:24 pm (Pacific time)

I miss you like crazy!! Wish you were here! miss ur laugh and smile....

Ray T. May 8, 2009 2:23 pm (Pacific time)

Heyyy.... ive know u since kindergarden and why did god have to take u... u were such a goood friend.. i will always remember u....love yaaa!!

Zena Marie Oswalt April 21, 2009 7:08 am (Pacific time)

4-21-09 Well yesterday you died but it was last year..im crying..miss you..luv you..can say no more...Oh Yeah Happy Late Birthday..Me And Sarah Made You A Birthday POster In November!!=]Luv Ya,,♥ZENA

mikayla bunting April 6, 2009 6:50 pm (Pacific time)

heyy girl, ever scince the crash ive still been thinken about cha and its getting closer and closer to the day that it all happened but now its been a year! im still upset at the fact that you had to leave us and i really want ya back! well i guess and hope i'll see you soon!...in heaven ilove and miss you dearly we all do i will never forget you girl! i mean who can ever forget their bestfriend in middle school i know i wont! well i got to go! peace out love!

kkblack1998 March 16, 2009 5:44 am (Pacific time)

yeah we were like sisters but we dont go to the same schoolcause she there and im in missoula sometimes only o were there and mabey it wouldent of happend miss u and love you lacy!!!!

kira December 25, 2008 10:17 am (Pacific time)

heyy its christmas. i just wanted to say merry merry christmas and that ill be thinking about you every second of the day!! well gotta go love you :) :}

kira December 18, 2008 9:26 am (Pacific time)

hey guess what i just had a dream about you funny huh ummmm it was about you and me dancing with each other uhhh i dont know i still miss u lots well gotta go piece lol :)

jacob rathbone November 14, 2008 6:45 pm (Pacific time)

lacy everyone misses u inclueding me i will never forget u i love u

Cassie & Brooke November 9, 2008 10:30 pm (Pacific time)

Lacy you are amazing I we will soon sing happy birthday to you on your birthday,Nov.30! Happy Birthday Baybee!!

panda oct 26 2008 October 26, 2008 3:07 pm (Pacific time)

hey i ddnt know you but i still cried at your locker with kira and im still sad i remember your smile and your laugh i will never forget the happyness and joy that you broght the school and you famlies and friends i miss you lacy fry and no i dont have good spelling.:(

kira october 14 2008 October 14, 2008 8:41 pm (Pacific time)

i will always miss you i didnt know you as well but i will never forget your smile and your heart for others. you will always be in my mind and you will never leave it either! i will always love you. i miss you lots!!!!!!!!:(

sam October 14, 2008 8:37 pm (Pacific time)

i am so sorry even though i didnt you, you are still in my mind and you wont leave it!!! happy dreams

Your Friends from BOWDISH!! August 12, 2008 10:02 pm (Pacific time)

We will miss you allways . our hearts will have an empty space forever. we love you. we'll miss you so much.='(

Petunia July 18, 2008 8:16 pm (Pacific time)

Lacy When you came to Tekoa we didnt get along that great but I will never forget you. Our whole class was ver upset. I think about you every day. Love you

Dejha June 27, 2008 7:10 pm (Pacific time)

Lacy U will always b in ppls' hearts... Mcdonald elementary is going 2 miss u

slyder lewis June 17, 2008 10:21 pm (Pacific time)

lacy i have missed you so mutch since i left mr mires class and i cant believe that you are gone you to this day are the nicest girl i have went out with

Nate Delegard June 13, 2008 8:51 pm (Pacific time)

I've know lacy and i love her. True i've known about the crash since it happend, but i loved her to much to look at the crash. I know your in heaven lacy and i just wanted to say i REALLY miss and i love you so much words can't =explain it. I can't wait to see you again.

bailey stamsos June 10, 2008 7:45 pm (Pacific time)

lacy seeing this is just the worst when i herd the new that you were gone i just broke down i really miss you a hole ton and everything is not the same with out you here at school there is this song in choir and we deticated it to you you got an awared for most insperational and i voted for you

zenaster oswalt!!!! June 5, 2008 2:34 pm (Pacific time)

ily babeyyy iw wish u didnt have to go and its almost the end of the year were havin partys ur missin them will remember u in our heats love ya ,zenaster!!

jacob rathbone May 30, 2008 9:33 pm (Pacific time)

i will always miss you.you are a great friend of lots of people i will miss you lacy , i love u

jacob rathbone May 30, 2008 9:33 pm (Pacific time)

i will always miss you.you are a great friend of lots of people i will miss you lacy , i love u

kayla May 24, 2008 9:46 pm (Pacific time)

we will never forget you lacy and we will always love you

Aubree P. May 10, 2008 4:51 pm (Pacific time)

I've known Lacy for 2 years and was the coolest person EVER. Lacy, U will stay in my heart and thoughts 4eva!

Zena Oswalt!! May 1, 2008 1:58 pm (Pacific time)

Lacy Fry, I love ya lots and i wish god didnt take now so ask "why her why now huh"?love ya , Zena

autumn barnes May 1, 2008 1:57 pm (Pacific time)

lacy fry i love u!!!

marcos April 30, 2008 4:02 pm (Pacific time)

I will never forget you.you will stay in my heart forever.your laugh is really cool. i love you lacy.

Coookie Crisp April 24, 2008 4:01 pm (Pacific time)

Lacy Fry was in my class and she had the beautifulest laugh and smile! she could always make you laugh and you could make her laugh!!!!! i realy miss her and i love her :'( col=cry out loud

Evan April 23, 2008 9:14 pm (Pacific time)

It was great meeting you at church... We all miss you but know your in a better place...

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mikayla bunting April 22, 2008 8:21 pm (Pacific time)

lacy I will never forget your beautiful smile and contagous little laugh and like autumn said car-bow-na-tion! I WILL MISS YA! I LOVE YOU!

meileena martinez April 22, 2008 8:03 pm (Pacific time)

lacy,i really dont get this. But we all miss you.you were so important to all of us.you were a grate person.you always made the best out of things,always had your beautiful smile.you will be missed.i love you lacy

Sydney April 22, 2008 3:47 pm (Pacific time)

Lacy, i didnt really know y that well but i feel horrible about this whole thing... but i feel your in a better place know and seeing everyoone cry i kow you had alot of ppl that cared about you and i hope you relize that everyone loves and supports you!!! Well i just wanted to say ur an Amazing friend and iknow you would have done something special with your life!!!!! i love you Hunny!!!!! And i will never forget you and u and ur family are in my prayers for knw and forever on!!!!! = (

autumn barnes April 21, 2008 6:15 pm (Pacific time)

lacy fry im gonna miss u forvever!!! your my best friend still... and i still have my water bottle that you stole from me and i will hang it on my wall!! i love u hope u never forget that !! well u are in heaven!!!! love ur friend autumn b!! car-bo-tat-ion!! (mallorys jucie bottle) hehe i will never forget that either!! miss u!!!

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