GRANT COUNTY, OR -- A Bend couple was involved in a fatal crash over the weekend, about 35 miles east of John Day.

According to State Police, 64-year-old Michael Owen was driving westbound on Highway 26, when his pickup left the road for an unknown reason and crashed into a tree. He died at the scene.

His passenger, 66-year-old Lynn Owen was taken to the hospital - her condition is unknown.

The crash occurred Sunday, at about 12:20 p.m.