One Person Killed in Crash Along Highway 97 Near Madras

MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A 77-year-old Antelope man was killed Saturday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 97 in Jefferson County.

Thomas Derrig Jagels was pronounced dead at the scene after his car turned into the path of an oncoming van near Madras, according to the Oregon State Police.

The collision occurred at approximately 3:03 p.m. near milepost 75. A preliminary investigation indicated that Jagels was traveling southbound in a gray Honda Civic when he attempted to make a left turn.

The Honda crossed into the path of a northbound white Ford Sprinter van operated by Ronald Lee Jensen, 67, of The Dalles. The van was unable to stop or avoid colliding with the Honda.

Ronald Lee Jensen, 67, of The Dalles, was operating the Ford Sprinter van and reported no injuries following the collision.

State police reported that traffic on Highway 97 was not impacted during the on-scene investigation.

The Oregon State Police were assisted at the scene by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Jefferson County Fire and EMS and the Oregon Department of Transportation.