On June 7, 2023, at 10:18 am, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to an unknown injury motor vehicle crash at the Parks and Recreation building on 1st Street in La Pine.
Initial reports detailed a vehicle had crashed into the building and the driver was not exiting. Reporting people on scene advised the driver did not appear to be injured, however would need assistance exiting the vehicle.
La Pine Fire/Medics arrived to assist deputies with the crash. During the course of the investigation, it was determined the driver was not under the influence of intoxicants. The driver advised he must have fallen asleep and was not able to negotiate the roadway, crashing into the building.
The driver was issued citations as a result of the crash, however, was not injured.
