Alexis Bennett, 27, in critical condition after head-on crash with pickup on Highway 26 near Madras, Oregon

Modified Date: 
Fri, 05/29/2015 - 4:48pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, May 25, 2014

Vancouver woman in critical condition after oregon crash

According to the Oregon State Police, Alexis Bennett, 27, was driving her 2011 Chevrolet Aveo west on the highway near Madras, Ore., when an eastbound 2000 Ford pickup crossed the center line and struck her car. Police said they are investigating the possibility that a tire blowout on the pickup played a role in the collision.
A Vancouver woman remained in critical condition Tuesday at a Bend, Ore., hospital after the car she was driving Sunday collided head-on with a pickup on Highway 26. According to the Oregon State Police, Alexis Bennett, 27, was driving her 2011 Chevrolet Aveo west on the highway near Madras, Ore., when an eastbound 2000 Ford pickup crossed the center line and struck her car. Police said they are investigating the possibility that a tire blowout on the pickup played a role in the collision. Bennett was flown to St. Charles Medical Center. Her two passengers, Timothy Weeks, 40, of Vancouver and Katherine Perdue, 26, of Simi Valley, Calif., were driven by ambulance to St. Charles Madras with minor injuries. The driver of the pickup, Danielle M. Thompson, 39, of Redmond, Ore., was evaluated at the scene for minor injuries, police said.
Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Alexis Bennett
Timothy Weeks
Katherine Perdue
Danielle M. Thompson
Roadway: 
Highway 26
City: 
Madras, OR

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God has blessed us by protecting you in this horrible accident & you saved Katie & your friend Tim's life by pulling your wheel to the right. I love you with all my heart! We will not leave your side and we will be with you through this journey of healing & rehabilitation. There are over 200 people that we are calling Team Alexis & more adding all the time! Love, Mom

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