"Major Accident Shuts Down U.S. Highway 97 near Redmond; Detour in Place"

A serious crash closed a five-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 97 about six miles south of Redmond, Oregon, prompting ODOT to establish a detour using 61st Street to Canal Boulevard, then to Yew Avenue. Another crash was reported in the area just south of the closure. Oregon State Police have not released any information at this time.