SUV crashes into Central Oregon Veterans Outreach offices in southern Bend; no injuries reported

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – An SUV crashed into the Bend offices of Central Oregon Veterans Outreach along South Highway 97 Friday morning, but no one was in the area that was struck and no injuries were reported, officials said.

The crash into a front window was reported shortly before 9 a.m. and prompted the city Building Department to send an inspector out to evaluate the structure’s safety, a fire official said.

No injuries were reported and no citations were issued, according to police.

“We had a bit of excitement this morning,” COVO, which helps area veterans and others in need, said in a post to its Facebook page. “No one was hurt is what matters most.”

“The driver walked away and no one was in the offices impacted by the crash,” the organization said.

“Outreach is open as normal,” they added. “We’ll move staff offices into other areas of the building and be fully operational Monday to carry on through reconstruction.”