Tragedy on Highway 97 Leaves One Dead, Six Injured
A tragic accident unfolded in Deschutes County late Thursday night, when two vehicles collided head-on along Highway 97. The crash claimed one life and left several others, including four children, seriously injured.
According to the Oregon State Police, the collision happened just before 10 p.m. near milepost 145. Authorities reported that 33-year-old Felicia Devin Nicholson of Bend had been driving a Honda Accord northbound when her vehicle crossed over the center line. In just moments, her car struck a Honda Odyssey that had been traveling south.
Nicholson did not survive the impact and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Odyssey, a 46-year-old man from Oregon City, was fortunate to escape with only minor injuries. However, his passengers were not as lucky.
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Inside the minivan were his wife, a 45-year-old woman, and their four daughters, ages 17, 14, 11, and 9. All five suffered serious injuries during the collision. Emergency crews responded quickly, and each of the injured family members was rushed to the hospital for treatment. Their current conditions have not yet been publicly shared.
Scenes like this are a sobering reminder of how suddenly lives can be changed by a single moment on the road. In this case, what started as an ordinary evening drive ended in devastation for two families—one mourning a life lost, and another facing an uncertain road to recovery.
The Oregon State Police have not released further details about what might have caused Nicholson to drift into the opposite lane. Investigators are continuing their work, and additional information may come as they piece together the moments leading up to the crash.
For the Oregon City family, the days and weeks ahead will likely be filled with hospital stays, medical procedures, and emotional healing. For the wider community, this accident serves as a reminder of the importance of caution on the roads—particularly on stretches like Highway 97, where high speeds and narrow lanes can leave little room for error.
One family has been left grieving, while another faces a long recovery journey. As officials continue their investigation, the impact of this tragedy will be deeply felt by loved ones and the community alike.
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