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Terrebonne man struck by minivan, seriously injured while crossing Highway 97

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TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A Terrebonne man crossing an unlit stretch of Highway 97 away from a crosswalk Thursday night was struck by a minivan and flown to St. Charles Bend with severe injuries, Oregon State Police said.

The crash occurred shortly before 10 p.m. Thursday near milepost 116, troopers said.

A 46-year-old woman from Onalaska, Washington was driving a black Honda minivan heading south on the highway when she struck the Terrebonne man, identified as Joshua Benitez, 29.

OSP said the pedestrian was wearing dark clothing and was crossing the highway in an unlit, non-crosswalk area. The driver showed no signs of impairment, troopers added.

ODOT said Highway 97 was closed for the crash investigation until about 12:15 a.m. Friday.

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