A 30-year-old Redmond woman died from a head-on car crash on SW Canal Boulevard Thursday afternoon. According to a news release from the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, on December 6th, at 4:15 pm, Deschutes County 911 Dispatch received multiple calls reporting a motor vehicle crash on SW Canal Blvd, near mile post 5. Subjects on scene advised 911 Dispatch the female driver and sole occupant of the 2017 Ford Fusion was non-responsive. Shortly after the initial calls to 911 Dispatch were received an off-duty firefighter arrived on scene and attempted to render aid to the female driver. Redmond Fire/Paramedics arrived on scene and confirmed the female driver was deceased.
During the course of the investigation, it was determined the Ford Fusion was travelling north on SW Canal Blvd when it collided head on with the Chevrolet Silverado that was travelling south on SW Canal Blvd. Witness statements assisted investigators determine the Ford Fusion for unknown reasons was travelling in the on-coming lane when it struck the Chevrolet Silverado. The driver of the Silverado advised they were un-able to avoid the collision. The driver of the Silverado was not injured and cooperated fully with the investigation. The roadway was closed for over 2 hours during the investigation.
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Redmond Police Department, Redmond Fire & Rescue, Oregon State Police, and the Deschutes County Road Department.
