LA PINE — A La Pine woman died and two others were injured Friday, Jan. 19, in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of state Highways 97 and 31 in Deschutes County.

According to a release from the Oregon State Police, the preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Chevrolet Trail Blazer, operated by Marveen Louise Cloud, 87, of Fort Rock, was in the left-turn lane waiting to turn east onto Hwy 31 about 12:30 p.m.

The Chevrolet attempted to turn left, crossing the northbound lane, and was struck by a northbound Dodge Dart, operated by Cheyenne Raelee Johnson, 22, of La Pine.

Johnson, the driver of the Dodge, suffered minor injuries and was transported for a medical evaluation.

A passenger in the Dodge, Joanne Lee Banzer, 77, of La Pine, was declared deceased at the scene.

Cloud suffered minor injuries and was transported for a medical evaluation.

Travel on the highways was affected for 3.5 hours during the on-scene investigation. Roadway conditions do not appear to be a contributing factor to this crash, the OSP said.

OSP was assisted by Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, La Pine Fire and the Oregon Department of Transportation.