The accident happened around 1:45 p.m. Tuesday on Highway 97 north of La Pine, according to a press release from the Oregon State Police.
A 2002 Avalanche pickup, a 2005 Toyota Corolla and a 2012 Kia Sportage were all heading south on Highway 97 when the driver of the pickup lost control on the snow and ice covered highway.
Troopers say the truck crashed into the Corolla and pushed it into the Kia Sportage.
Then the truck spun sideways into the northbound lanes and crashed with a 1998 Chrysler van.
After the impact, the van caught fire. Troopers say the driver was able to get out.
The truck came to rest in a snow bank and the other two vehicles came to rest with minor damages, according to the press release.
The van's driver was taken to St. Charles Medical Center in Bend to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Troopers say the accident closed Highway 97 for one hour.
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