Deschutes County, Ore. (Oct. 31, 2025)- On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 2:45 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 97, at the intersection with Highway 370, in Deschutes County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Ford Escape, operated by Sheila Ann Nordman (85) of Redmond, attempted to cross Highway 97 and entered the path of a southbound BMW 3S, operated by Sebryna Denise Parry (21) of Terrebonne. The operator of the BMW attempted to stop but struck the Ford nearly head-on.
The operator of the Ford (Nordman) was declared deceased after being transported to an area hospital.
The operator of the BMW (Parry) and passenger, juvenile female (2), suffered reported minor injuries.
The highway was impacted for approximately one hour during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by Redmond Fire and Rescue, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Redmond Police Deparment, and ODOT.
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