By Joshuah Albert
Jefferson County, Ore., Oct. 26, 2026 — A 77-year-old Antelope man died Saturday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 97 near Madras involving a van driven by a 67-year-old man from The Dalles, according to Oregon State Police.
The crash occurred at approximately 3:03 p.m. Oct. 24 near milepost 75 in Jefferson County.
According to a preliminary investigation, Thomas Derrig Jagels, 77, of Antelope, was driving a gray Honda Civic southbound on Highway 97 when he attempted to turn left into the path of a northbound white Ford Sprinter van driven by Ronald Lee Jensen, 67, of The Dalles.
Police said Jensen was unable to stop or avoid colliding with the Honda.
Jagels was pronounced dead at the scene. Jensen was reportedly uninjured.
The highway remained open during the investigation, with no reported traffic impacts.
Oregon State Police were assisted by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Jefferson County Fire and EMS, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.
The crash remains under investigation.
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