SANDY, OR, (April 30, 2026) – A 45-year-old Redmond woman was seriously injured and her passenger killed Thursday evening in a head-on crash along Highway 26 near Sandy, according to Oregon State Police.
Troopers said a Toyota Tacoma was traveling eastbound near milepost 28 at approximately 7:30 p.m. when the driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel. The vehicle crossed into the westbound lane and collided head-on with a Subaru Outback.
Sally Caitlin West, who was driving the Subaru, sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to an area hospital for treatment.
A 42-year-old Redmond man, who was a passenger in the Subaru, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities said the 18-year-old driver of the Tacoma, from Whitefish, Montana, was not injured and remained at the scene, cooperating with investigators.
Oregon State Police have not announced whether charges will be filed. The crash remains under investigation.
