On June 19, 2023, just before 8:00 pm, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a report of an injury motor vehicle crash on Huntington Road south of Riverview Drive, in La Pine.
Upon arrival deputies rendered aid to Driver #1, who had severe injuries and was entrapped in a silver 2018 Subaru hatchback. Bystanders who heard the crash had already arrived and were rending aid as well.
La Pine Fire responded and had to extricate Driver #1 from the vehicle and was transported to St. Charles, Bend by air ambulance due to his injuries.
The driver of the Suburban sustained minor injuries and was transported to St Charles, Bend by private party.
As a result of the investigation, it was determined that Vehicle #1 was traveling south on Huntington Rd. when it crossed into the northbound lane. Vehicle #2 was driving north on Huntington Rd. and tried to avoid Vehicle #1 when it was struck head-on.
Driver #1 was arrested for Assault in the Third Degree, and Driving Under the Influence of an Intoxicant, however, remains at St. Charles, Bend.
