A 38-year-old Sisters woman died after the car she was a passenger in slid off Highway 20 and struck a tree. Maria Aviles Tapiam was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver was transported to St. Charles in Bend with minor injuries.
According to Oregon State Police, a gold Suzuki XL7 was traveling westbound on Highway 20 near mile post 3 when it lost control on icy roadway conditions. The vehicle crossed the eastbound lane of travel and struck a tree.
The highway was closed for approximately 3 hours while the on-scene investigation was conducted.
OSP was assisted by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Officer, the Cloverdale Fire Department, Sisters Fire and ODOT.
