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California Driver Injured In La Pine Crash

LA PINE, OR -- A 23-year-old California man crashed early Friday morning on his way to Bend. According to Deschutes County Sheriff's deputies, the driver was northbound on Highway 97 when he crossed the southbound lanes and exited the highway. His car rolled several times, coming to rest back on the highway.

When medics and deputies arrived at about 3 a.m., they found the driver with serious injuries. He was taken to St. Charles Bend. Investigators say he was wearing his seatbelt. Fatigue and speed are believed to have been factors in the crash. 

BNSF officials responded to the scene and determined there was no damage to nearby railroad tracks. 

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