CROOK COUNTY, OR (January 3, 2022) - The Oregon State Police is reporting that on Monday, January 3, 2022 at approximately 6:03 AM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 126 near milepost 12.
The preliminary investigation revealed an eastbound Chevrolet pickup, operated by John Sacco (24) of Redmond, crossed into the westbound lane and collided head-on with a Freightliner pulling a standard 53' box trailer, operated by Harold Blan Jr. (59) of Prineville.
Sacco sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. Blan Jr. was treated on-scene for his injuries.
Highway 126 was closed for approximately 6 hours and a detour was in place by ODOT.
OSP was assisted by Crook County Sheriff’s Office and ODOT.
