BEND, OR -- The Bend Parkway was closed for nearly four hours Wednesday night, following a fatal crash near Reed Lane. According to Bend Police, 37-year-old Cody Dupont, of Bend, was driving southbound at about 75 MPH when he crashed into an SUV. Investigators believe Dupont then lost control and crossed into oncoming traffic, striking a northbound car, driven by 56-year-old Gregory Canfield.

Despite life-saving efforts by Bend Police, Dupont died at the scene. Canfield, also of Bend, refused medical treatment but was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of a controlled substance. The driver of the SUV was a 17-year-old Bend resident. The teen was not hurt.

Alcohol and excessive speed are believed to be factors in Dupont’s ability to operate a motor vehicle.

The Bend Parkway was closed in both directions from approximately 9:27 p.m. until 1:15 a.m.