Accidents and Crashes Archives

Hot air balloon crash in Arizona desert leaves 4 dead and 1 critically injured, police say

January 14, 2024 6:21 pm CNN Newsource

By Melissa Alonso, CNN (CNN) — A group of skydivers jumped from a hot air balloon floating over the Arizona desert just moments before it…

‘It’s just horrific’: Summit HS grad critically injured in Hawaii moped crash

January 12, 2024 11:56 am Jillian Fortner

Bella Grinsell is a native Oregonian and graduate of Summit High School. For the past five years, she’s been attending the University of Hawaii in…

Caught on camera: Sisters homeowner watches as tall pine tree falls, tears out sparking power lines

January 12, 2024 1:46 pm Harley Coldiron

Steve Allely was taking a video of the windy snowstorm outside his Sisters home Thursday evening when he heard a huge crack, turned and caught a…

2 men rescued and 1 believed dead after avalanche hits Idaho back country

January 11, 2024 10:36 pm Associated Press

MULLAN, Idaho (AP) — Two men were rescued after being caught in an avalanche in the Idaho backcountry, while a third man was believed to be dead,…

‘The phone traffic is exploding’: Bend car repair shop sees increase in business during snow season

January 11, 2024 11:59 am Kelsey McGee

With the slick driving conditions resulting in more accidents, more cars are in need of repairs. Bend Police say they have responded to nearly 50…

Oh, the memes: When a large tree limb crashes through a Sisters home’s roof — and lands in the toilet bowl

January 9, 2024 8:55 pm Barney Lerten

Sisters resident Matt Houston, his wife and their two dogs are all OK – that’s the first thing everyone wants to know before they say “wow,”…

Redmond-area man, 85, who disappeared 2 months ago found dead east of Bend; no foul play suspected

January 3, 2024 1:30 pm Barney Lerten

An 85-year-old man last seen near his home in the Eagle Crest area west of Redmond nearly two months ago, prompting a public request for any…

The Alaska Airlines flight after its emergency landing back in Portland

Explainer: Now-found door ‘plug’ may hold vital clues to how a gaping hole blew open on a jetliner

January 7, 2024 1:40 pm Associated Press

By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer Investigators said Sunday they had found the piece of fuselage that blew off a Boeing airliner over Oregon on…

Little impact seen on RDM flights as airlines inspect 737 MAX-9 planes following in-flight panel blowout

January 6, 2024 9:34 pm Barney Lerten

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Alaska Airlines says it had to cancel at least 160 flights Saturday because its Boeing 737 MAX-9 planes are undergoing…

2 teens critically hurt in SUV-Mt. Bachelor shuttle bus crash on Century Drive; Hwy. 97 reopens after crash north of Redmond

January 6, 2024 1:55 pm Kelsey McGee, Barney Lerten

Two teens were critically injured early Saturday afternoon when their SUV slid sideways on Century Drive into the oncoming lane near the Bend city…

Alaska Airlines flight makes emergency return to PDX after large panel on side of Boeing 737 MAX 9 blows out

January 5, 2024 10:13 pm KTVZ News Sources

PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — An Alaska Airlines flight was forced to return and make an emergency landing at Portland International Airport (PDX)…

Highway 97 reopens near Chemult after natural gas prompts closure; ODOT advised drivers to ‘expect extended delays’

January 5, 2024 3:50 pm KTVZ News Sources

(Update: Highway 97 reopens after closure) CHEMULT, Ore. (KTVZ) – A natural gas leak prompted closure of U.S. Highway 97 near Chemult Friday…

Downtown Bend natural gas line hit; leak prompts brief evacuation

January 3, 2024 4:47 pm Tyson Beauchemin

A truck damaged a natural gas pipe and caused a leak on Gasoline Alley in downtown Bend Wednesday afternoon, prompting a brief evacuation on adjacent…

Update: La Pine man who failed to return to memory care facility after doctor’s appointment found safe in Madras

January 2, 2024 9:41 pm Barney Lerten

Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said Wednesday a missing La Pine man who left a doctor’s appointment Tuesday morning and didn’t return to…

U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew rescues dog who fell off cliff along Oregon coast; Leo’s reported doing well

January 2, 2024 4:34 pm KTVZ News Sources

CANNON BEACH, Ore. (KTVZ) – A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew from Astoria came to the rescue of a dog that fell from a cliff on New Year’s Day…

Bend man arrested on DUII, hit-and-run charges after early-AM crash

December 29, 2023 9:35 pm KTVZ News Team

A Bend man faces DUII, reckless driving and hit-and-run charges after crashing a car into rocks at a home on NE Rock Chuck Drive early Friday, police…