On Thursday afternoon, November 2, 2017, at approximately 1:15 pm, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a two-vehicle crash on Highway 20 near milepost 81 (just east of the Santiam Summit).
Preliminary investigation revealed a 2003 Ford Van traveling eastbound on Highway 20 when it crossed the double centerline and struck a westbound 2010 Subaru Legacy head-on. Both drivers were pronounced deceased at the scene. There were no passengers in the vehicles.
The 4,817-foot Highway 20 mountain pass in the Cascade Range in central Oregon was completely closed for about one hour until one alternating lane was opened for traffic.
This is a preliminary release. More information will be released when it becomes available and next of kin of the deceased have been notified.