Authorities said two vehicles collided on Highway 97 and State Route 31 in unclear circumstances
La Pine, Ore. – The Oregon State Police has identified passenger who was killed and the drivers who were injured in a two-vehicle crash at an intersection in La Pine.
According to the state police, Joanne Lee Banzer,77, of La Pine died at the scene.
The drivers identified as Cheyenne Raelee Johnson , 22, of La Pine and Marveen Louise Cloud, 87, of Fort Rock, were transported with minor injuries.
According to the State Police, Marveen Cloud was traveling southbound in a Chevrolet Trail Blazer, and was in the left turn lane waiting to turn east onto Highway 31. Cloud attempted to turn left, crossing the northbound lane, and collided with a northbound Dodge Dart, operated by Cheyenne Johnson.
Joanne Banzer was a passenger in the Dodge at the time of the crash.
Original Story
La Pine, Ore. – One person was killed in a two-vehicle collision at an intersection in La Pine Friday afternoon, according to the Oregon State Police.
The collision was reported on Highway 97 and State Route 31 on January 19.
Authorities said two vehicles collided at the intersection in unclear circumstances.
One person was killed in the accident.
The identity of the deceased was not immediately released.
The wreck impacted the highway for some hours.
No more details regarding the collision was available.
An investigation is ongoing.
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