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Fatal Crash Closes Highway 97 In Redmond

REDMOND, OR -- Redmond Police are investigating a fatal crash that shut down Highway 97 at Yew Avenue, Monday night. They’ve determined the driver of a semi stopped on the northbound shoulder and got out of the truck. For an unknown reason, he tried to cross the highway, and was struck and killed in the southbound slow lane at about 7 p.m. There are no crosswalks, the area is not well-lit and the speed limit is 50 miles an hour.

Officers and medics attempted live-saving efforts on the pedestrian but were unsuccessful. The driver of the car remained on scene and is cooperating with investigators.

During the investigation, an assisting Bend Police Officer arrested another person for DUII after the driver indicated their intent to drive into the crash scene area.  That person was ultimately lodged at the Deschutes County Adult Jail.

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