LA PINE, OR -- A La Pine woman was killed Friday night in a hit and run crash as she walked along Highway 97. The accident happened near William Foss Road in front of the La Pine Inn Restaurant, Friday at about 9 p.m.
Deschutes County Sheriff's Deputies arrested the driver, Jerry Hannu, on Saturday.
The initial investigation showed Hannu was northbound on the highway when he struck the pedestrian. 44-year old Angela Bartleson was pronounced dead at the scene.
Hannu is charged with failing to perform the duties of a driver to an injured person. The investigation is ongoing.