BEND, OR -- A Bend man died following a car crash into a Canal, Sunday morning. According to Bend Police, 64-year-old Lewis Bingham likely had a medical crisis while driving westbound on Knott Road. He lost control and crashed into the canal near Pine Vista Road, just after 10:30 a.m.
His vehicle ended up partially submerged, and witnesses entered the water to pull Bingham out. He was unresponsive and medics immediately began life-saving measures. He was transported to the hospital but did not survive.
Bend Police ask that any other witnesses to the crash call non-emergency dispatch at 541-693-6911 to speak with investigators.