"Major Accident Shuts Down U.S. Highway 97, Causing Significant Traffic Delays"

A serious crash closed a five-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 97 about six miles south of Redmond, Oregon. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) established a detour using 61st Street to Canal Boulevard, then to Yew Avenue. Drivers were advised to use an alternate route or expect extended delays. Oregon State Police have not released any information about the crash at this time.