Fatality Reported On Bend Parkway at Reed Market

gettyimages_police_011024489799

On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 8:24 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Hwy-97 (Bend Parkway), near milepost 139, in Deschutes County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Freightliner and trailer, operated by Gurwinder Singh (34) of Tracy (CA), struck a pedestrian, James Ray Carter (75) of bend, in the fast lane.

The pedestrian (Carter) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Freightliner (Singh) was reportedly not injured.

The highway was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

OSP was assisted by the Bend Police Department, Bend Fire and Rescue, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Department, and ODOT.

af1qipmv1y5xqtowxea6ag-giflvtigvcodescv5xew-w1024-h256

Rotary Rose Fundraiser – Prineville

September 26, 2024 Local News

Rotary Roses are on sale NOW! Treat yourself, your significant other, your staff, your mother, and your neighbors! These roses are always BEAUTIFUL, and you sure can’t beat the price! Roses will be delivered FOR FREE on

cocc-15

Search For New COCC President Underway

September 13, 2024 Feature Slider, Local News

Central Oregon Community College (COCC) is holding a virtual forum from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17, to welcome community input as the candidate search for its new president begins; a meeting of the presidential search advisory committee is taking place just

fire_truck_media_release

Cooler Weather Helping Firefighters

September 13, 2024 Feature Slider, Local News

With improving conditions on the Little Lava Fire and continued progress, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Sunriver Police Department and fire managers, are adjusting evacuation levels. Summary of evacuation changes: Most areas previously