Hwy. 20 Fatal, Malheur Co., Sept. 27

On September 23, 2021 at approximately 10:47 AM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 20 near milepost 181. Preliminary investigation revealed a westbound Hyundai Santa Fe, operated by John Lawrence (51) of Bend, traveled off the westbound shoulder of the roadway and struck a tree. Lawrence sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. Hwy 20 was partially closed for 3 hours.