Woman Dies?in Vehicle-Versus-Pedestrian?Crash In Downtown Sisters
- 02/07/26
Sisters, Ore. -- On Friday, February 6, 2026, at 7:24 p.m., deputies with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash in front of Rancho Viejo at 150 E Cascade Avenue (Highway 20) in downtown Sisters.
The investigation revealed that 81-year-old Colleen Rose Greene of Bend was hit by a vehicle while crossing the roadway. She was given medical attention at the scene and then taken to St. Charles-Bend, where she later died.
The driver, Emily Alexis Pickhard, 21, of La Pine, was arrested and lodged at the Deschutes County Adult Jail on charges of Criminally Negligent Homicide, DUII, and Reckless Driving.
Cascade Avenue (Highway 20) was closed for about 3.5 hours during the investigation. The Sheriff’s Office appreciates the assistance of Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District, Black Butte Ranch Police Department, and Oregon State Police.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has photos or videos is asked to please contact the Sheriff’s Office on the non-emergency line at (541) 693-6911.
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Woman Dies?in Vehicle-Versus-Pedestrian?Crash In Downtown Sisters
- 02/07/26
Sisters, Ore. -- On Friday, February 6, 2026, at 7:24 p.m., deputies with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash in front of Rancho Viejo at 150 E Cascade Avenue (Highway 20) in downtown Sisters.
The investigation revealed that 81-year-old Colleen Rose Greene of Bend was hit by a vehicle while crossing the roadway. She was given medical attention at the scene and then taken to St. Charles-Bend, where she later died.
The driver, Emily Alexis Pickhard, 21, of La Pine, was arrested and lodged at the Deschutes County Adult Jail on charges of Criminally Negligent Homicide, DUII, and Reckless Driving.
Cascade Avenue (Highway 20) was closed for about 3.5 hours during the investigation. The Sheriff’s Office appreciates the assistance of Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District, Black Butte Ranch Police Department, and Oregon State Police.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has photos or videos is asked to please contact the Sheriff’s Office on the non-emergency line at (541) 693-6911.
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