SISTERS, Ore. — A driver was cited and treated for minor injuries following a single-vehicle crash that temporarily closed U.S. Highway 20 near Suttle Lake late Tuesday night, according to the Oregon State Police (OSP).
Crash Near Milepost 90 Causes Overnight Closure
The crash occurred around 11 p.m. Tuesday near milepost 90, about three miles east of the Suttle Lake Loop intersection and west of Sisters, prompting a full closure of the highway.
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) advised motorists via TripCheck that all lanes were blocked, leading to significant traffic backups.
Video from the scene showed first responders searching in the brush along the highway as vehicles waited in both directions for the road to reopen.
Driver Lost Control in Heavy Rain
According to OSP, the crash happened when the driver of an eastbound pickup truck lost control on the wet roadway, causing the vehicle to overturn and land on the westbound shoulder.
The driver, who was not identified, was taken to St. Charles Bend with minor injuries. Troopers cited him for driving with a suspended license.
Investigators said that heavy rains and speed were contributing factors in the crash.
Vehicle Catches Fire, Investigation Continues
The pickup truck reportedly caught fire after the crash, though no additional details were immediately available. The vehicle was later towed from the scene by Davis Towing.
Authorities reopened the highway after cleanup and inspection were completed.
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