John Noveske, the owner of Noveske Rifleworks in Grants Pass, was killed Friday in a single-car crash, according to the Oregon State Police. Sgt. Tyler Lee said that Noveske's 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser crossed the oncoming lane on a curve on Highway 260 and went onto the dirt shoulder, then struck two large boulders. The vehicle rolled, ejecting Noveske.

State police said that he was not wearing a seat belt, and was pronounced dead at the scene.

A post in the Noveske Rifleworks Facebook page says in part: "We would like to thank you for your support as we deal with our loss ... John was more than just the founder of Noveske Rifleworks, he was a loving husband and father, and caring friend."