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Wreck kills one

Lawrence Jerome Doherty, 83, died when his 1929 Ford was struck by a 1991 Jeep Cherokee driven by Jason Gerard Schell of Springfield.

According to the Oregon State Police, the crash occurred at 11:20 a.m. on July 12 approximately one mile east of Suttle Lake.

Schell was traveling east toward Sisters when his vehicle crossed into the oncoming lane. The jeep struck the front of the Model "A," killing Mr. Doherty upon impact.

Betty Joy Doherty, 77, was taken to St. Charles Medical Center

On Tuesday, July 13, she was listed in critical condition with facial and wrist fractures.

Schell was also taken to the hospital, where his was treated for "cuts, bumps and bruises," according to the OSP, and released.

Schell's dog, a yellow lab, was taken to Sisters Veterinary Clinic by Deschutes County Animal Control. He had suffered broken ribs, a concussion, lung damage and other internal injuries. His condition appeared to be improved on Tuesday morning, according to the vet's office.

According to the OSP, it was not known "why the Schell vehicle crossed into the oncoming lane." On Tuesday, Lt. Nelson of the OSP office in Bend said that there was no indication that drugs or alcohol were involved and that the investigation would continue.

 

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