Hwy. 97 Fatal, Deschutes Co., Jan. 5

On Monday, January 3, 2022 at approximately 9:51 PM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 97 near milepost 113. 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. Hwy 97 was closed for approximately 5 hours.