Injury single-vehicle crash slows traffic on Highway 20 near Sisters

Barney Lerten

(Update: Adding video)

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A single-vehicle injury crash occurred Wednesday afternoon and slowed traffic on U.S. Highway 20 just east of Sisters.

Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies, Sisters-Camp Sherman firefighters and others responded to the crash, which was reported around 2:15 p.m. near milepost 1 on Highway 20.

DCSO Public Information Officer Jason Carr told KTVZ News a westbound van had left the road and struck a tree. Carr confirmed a LifeFlight helicopter landed at the scene around 2:45 p.m.

The Oregon Department of Transportation advised motorists on TripCheck that they should prepare to slow or move over for worker safety.

KTVZ News will have updates as we receive more information.

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