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FATAL CRASH ON HIGHWAY 97 NEAR MILEPOST 113 IN OREGON

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DESCHUTES COUNTY, OR (January 4, 2022) - The Oregon State Police is reporting that on Monday, January 3, 2022 at approximately 9:51 PM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 97 near milepost 113.

The preliminary investigation revealed a northbound Dodge Durango, operated by Jared Lewis (39) of Redmond, lost control while passing on icy roads.

The Durango spun broadside into the southbound lane where it collided with an International 749 utility truck, operated by Colton Jennings (26) of Bandon. 

Lewis, as well as his passengers, Kristopher Frisbee (44) of Redmond and Heather Good (40) of Redmond, sustained fatal injuries and were all pronounced deceased.

Jennings was not injured. 

Highway 97 was closed for approximately 5 hours. 

OSP was assisted by Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Redmond Fire Department and ODOT. 

 

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