MALHEUR COUNTY, OREGON — A two-vehicle crash on Highway 26 left one person dead and four others seriously injured Monday afternoon.
Oregon State Police responded to the accident near milepost 244 shortly after 2:00 p.m. Investigators reported that a green Hyundai Santa Fe traveling eastbound turned into the path of a westbound white Ford Expedition.
The driver of the Hyundai, a woman, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police believe she was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The driver of the Ford sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
Three juveniles in the Hyundai were airlifted to a regional medical facility with serious injuries. Authorities indicated that the Hyundai may have been attempting a U-turn prior to the collision.
Highway 26 was closed for approximately four hours during the investigation, which is ongoing.