RIGHT NOW: Madras Police Need Your Help, After Fatal Crash

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(KTVZ) –

MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Madras police said Wednesday they are looking for a Volvo semi-truck with damage to the tractor’s front-right and passenger sides in Tuesday night’s hit-and-run pedestrian crash on Highway 97 that killed a 59-year-old Madras man.

Madras police, assisted by the Bend Police Department’s traffic team, continued their investigation through the night at the crash scene on Highway 97 in northern Madras, near Northeast Cypress Street, Detective Sgt. Steve Webb said.

Based on parts found at the crash scene, they’ve been able to determine the suspect vehicle is a 2018 Volvo VNL series tractor. Also, based on surveillance video under review, it was towing a traditional “van-type” semi trailer.

More details from KTVZ here.

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Annual Rhubarb Festival

This event started in La Pine at L & S Gardens. Upon the retirement of Linda she graciously passed the event on to the La Pine Senior Activity Center.  Each year the community, gathers with everything Rhubarb.

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4th Annual Wildlife Baby Shower

Join Think Wild at Oregon Spirit Distillers in Bend on May 19 from 3-6 PM to help your local wildlife hospital raise funds & supplies to care for injured and orphaned native wildlife in need this baby