A Bend-area couple was seriously injured Sunday afternoon when the motorcycle they were riding on crashed into the side of a passenger vehicle that turned in front of them on Highway 242 about three miles west of the viewpoint.
On August 16, 2009 at approximately 4:00 p.m. a 1999 Subaru Legacy driven by WILLIAM F. FOSTER, age 51, from Veneta, was westbound on Highway 242 near milepost 76 when it attempted to turn left toward a highway turnout. The Subaru turned directly into the path of an eastbound 2004 Honda motorcycle operated by RODNEY EARL KENTNER, age 52, from Bend.
RODNEY KENTNER and his passenger/wife, JEANNE T. KENTNER, age 47, were both ejected and seriously injured. They were wearing protective helmets. Both were transported by AirLife to St. Charles Medical Center in Bend.
FOSTER was not injured. He was using safety restraints.
Oregon State Police troopers from the Bend Area Command office are completing the investigation. FOSTER was cited for Dangerous Left Turn.
Troopers were assisted at the scene by Sisters Fire Department and ODOT. The highway was closed about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Photograph Source: Oregon State Police
