On May 25, 2017, at approximately 3:02pm, the Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 26 near milepost 108 in Jefferson County, which is near Warm Springs. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2000 Subaru, operated by 48 year old Aurel STINSON from Warm Springs was traveling westbound on Highway 26. An altercation broke out between her and her right front passenger, 42 year old Fabian SUTTERLEE Jr also from Warm Springs. SUTTERLEE Jr grabbed the steering wheel and forced the Subaru onto the soft shoulder. STINSON attempted to regain control the Subaru but it traveled into a dirt slope where it rolled onto its roof. STINSON and SUTTERLEE Jr were both transported to St. Charles Madras with minor injuries. SUTTERLEE Jr would later be transported to St. Charles Bend by air from St. Charles Madras. The investigation revealed both STINSON and SUTTERLEE Jr were impaired leading to the following charges: STINSON was charged with DUII. SUTTERLEE Jr was charged with DUII, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangering, Assault IV and Criminal Mischief 1.
