Bend, Ore. – This morning, at 12:00am OSP Troopers responded to a two vehicle crash on US HYW 97, 12 miles south of Bend.
UPDATE FROM OSP THIS AFTERNOON: According to Sgt. John Russo, the investigation revealed a Ford F350, driven by Mr. Zeke Hacker, 76 from Clayton, Washington, was traveling southbound when it struck the southbound vehicle directly in front of the Ford F350. The second vehicle was a Ford expedition driven by Mr. James Harris, 52, from Bend. After the impact, both vehicles lost control and left the west shoulder rolling several times and impacted trees. Mr. Hacker was pronounced deceased at the scene. Next of kin notification has occurred.
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