On August 5, 2022 at approximately 9:00 PM the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported head on crash on Tumalo Road near Cline Falls Highway.
Upon arrival deputies and citizens assisted the 17 year old driver of the Dodge Dart until Bend Fire and Rescue arrived and transported her to St. Charles in Bend with serious injuries. Jose Ibarra was also transported to St. Charles in Bend with minor injuries.
Members of the DCSO crash reconstruction team responded to assist with the investigation. Based on evidence found on scene and witness statements, it was determined Ibarra was driving east on Tumalo Rd and the 17 year old female was driving west when Ibarra crossed into the westbound lane of travel colliding head on with her vehicle. The roadway was closed for approximately four hours while this investigation was taking place.
Based on the investigation Ibarra was arrested and after being released from St. Charles was transported to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Jail on the above mentioned charges.
The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the community members who assisted on the scene as well as the Oregon State Police, Bend Fire and Rescue, and the Deschutes County Road Department.
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with six K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by your duly elected Sheriff L. Shane Nelson, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves over 200,000 residents in Deschutes County. The agency has 259 authorized and funded personnel, which includes 193 sworn employees who provide services to the 3,055 square miles of Deschutes County.
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