On Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at approximately 9:30 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on Hwy 20E near mile post 57.
Preliminary investigation revealed a Dodge Durango, operated by Adolfo Ramirez (30) of Ontario, was westbound and crossed into the eastbound lane and collided with a Kenworth semi-truck operated by Kyle Knudtson (43) of Reardon, WA.
Ramirez sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.
Knudtson received minor injuries and was not transported.
OSP was assisted by Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Deschutes County Fire Department, and ODOT.