Fatal accident in Harney County

0607 Harney County Accident 02Harney County, Ore. — Criminal charges may be filed after a woman was killed in a head-on crash involving a semi-truck in Harney County.

Oregon State Police said on Sunday night a Freightliner semi-truck attempted to pass a motorhome in a no-passing area, and collided head on with a Ford Focus.

The driver of the Ford, 30-year-old Sara Allison was pronounced dead on scene. Her passenger, 27-year-old Matthew Allison was flown to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

OSP said the driver of the Freightliner, James Decou, was taken to an area hospital with minor injuries.

Police say he may be facing criminal charges, the investigation is ongoing.

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