SISTERS, OR -- A California couple remains hospitalized in Bend, following a Friday morning crash near Sisters.
Oregon State Police say a trooper was parked along Highway 20 and witnessed the vehicle hit a tree. An off-duty paramedic helped the officer free the 66-year-old driver and began CPR until fire crews arrived.
Investigators believe Dana Niehaus, of Santa Cruz, suffered a medical issue and lost consciousness while driving. He remains in serious condition at St. Charles Bend. His wife, Jeannine Niehaus, also 66, is listed in fair condition.