Witnesses sought in Hwy 97 crash

If you saw a minivan driving recklessly on Highway 97 last week, Oregon State Police want to talk to you.

Police say that van caused a deadly crash last Wednesday at 10:15 in the morning near Sunriver.

Investigators are asking witnesses to contact them.

Shannon Rogers of Goldendale, Washington, was behind the wheel of the van when it hit Brian Jay Harris’ pickup.

Harris died and Rogers is still in the hospital.

Call O-S-P if you have any information.

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