Fatal crash on Highway 20

By Mindy Gould on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories

DESCHUTES COUNTY(Released by Oregon State Police)-On Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 12:28 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy 20, near milepost 5, in Deschutes County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Chrysler Pacifica, operated by Joann Patricia Frazee (76) of Bend, attempted a left turn onto Powell Butte Road. The Chrysler entered the path of a westbound Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by Jeremy Cecil Regan (41) of Bend, causing the motorcycle to impact the passenger side of the Chrysler.

The operator of the Harley Davidson (Regan) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Chrysler (Frazee) was reportedly not injured.

The highway was impacted for approximately 3.5 hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation with an unsafe turn considered a primary factor.

OSP was assisted by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and ODOT.