JEFFERSON COUNTY, OR - Oregon State Police (OSP) are reporting that on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 10:58 a.m., OSP responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy-20, near milepost 82, in Jefferson County.
The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Tesla Model S, operated by Scarlett Jewell Felder, 18, of Klamath Falls, crossed into the on-coming lanes and struck a westbound Jeep Wagoneer, operated by Michel Phillipe Sabourin, 65, of Naples, FL, head-on. The operator of the Jeep attempted to avoid the collision by moving into the slow lane but was unable to do so.
The operator of the Tesla (Felder) was declared deceased at the scene.
The operator of the Jeep (Sabourin) suffered reported minor injuries and was transported for evaluation. Three other passengers in the Jeep; Stephanie Anne Warren (56) of West Linn, Parker David Warren (25) of West Linn, and Holly Skye Ross (24) of San Diego (CA); all suffered reported minor to moderate injuries and were transported for treatment.
The highway was impacted for approximately 3.5 hours during the on-scene investigation. Speed is considered the primary contributing factor to the crash.
OSP was assisted by the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office, Black Butte and Sisters Fire, Black Butte Police Department, and ODOT.
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