Bend Man Dies In Highway 97 Accident

A Bend man died in a single vehicle accident late Wednesday afternoon on Highway 97 in southern Wasco County.  The Oregon State Police says a preliminary investigation revealed a pick-up driven by 61-year-old Jeffery Murphy of Bend was northbound on Highway 97 near milepost 59 outside of Shaniko when it went off the road and rolled down a steep embankment.  Murphy sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.  The accident occurred at about 5:43 p.m.  The OSP was assisted by South Wasco County Fire, Juniper Flat Fire and Rescue, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

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