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Redmond Man Killed In Icy Jefferson County Crash

CULVER, OR -- A 57-year-old Redmond man was killed in a five-vehicle pile-up in Jefferson County, early Monday. According to State Police, two semis were southbound on Highway 97 near Culver when one rear-ended the other. The road was icy, and the front truck slid sideways into oncoming traffic, striking two northbound pickups. An SUV also collided with the wreckage.

The drivers of the semis, SUV and one pickup were unhurt. But the fifth driver, Felipe Gamboa-Lupercio, and his front passenger were taken to the hospital. Gamboa-Lupercio's backseat passenger, Jose Refugio Gamboa-Lupercio, was declared dead at the scene.

The crash occurred at about 4:15 a.m. Traffic on Highway 97 was impacted for about five hours. Investigators say speed and road conditions were primary factors in the incident.

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