GILCHRIST, OR -- A 37-year-old local woman was killed in a Thursday morning crash that closed Highway 97 south of La Pine for several hours. According to Oregon State Police, a semi truck was southbound, when the driver lost control and jackknifed in the highway. The truck crossed into the path of an SUV, driven by Elise Farrens, of La Pine.

Farrens was declared dead at the scene. Her passenger, 23-year-old Daviana Trussell, also of La Pine, was critically injured. Authorities say Trussell suffered a miscarriage as a result of the crash.

The semi driver sustained minor injuries. The investigation into the crash continues.