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Wednesday, November 29, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 7 Man killed on Cline Falls Highway Radian moves Fire disgricg wins kudos to Redmond for budgeg presengagion A 69-year-old man lost his life in an accident in front of his home on Cline Falls Highway east of Sisters last Friday. According to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dis- patched to a reported vehicle- versus-pedestrian crash in the 65400 block of Cline Falls Highway on November 24, at approximately 5:04 p.m. The initial information from dispatch was the male pedes- trian was in the roadway and a nurse was with him provid- ing medical care. An investigation at the scene determined that Michael R. Porter of Bend had crossed Cline Falls Highway in front of his residence to collect his mail from the mailbox. At about the same time, a witness driving southbound on Cline Falls Highway observed Porter bent over or kneeling in the middle of Cline Falls Highway, possibly collecting dropped mail. This witness had nearly hit Porter and was turning around to return and check on him. Lance J. Hitson of Bend was driving northbound on Cline Falls Highway in his 2002 Dodge pickup. Hitson saw a southbound vehicle flash its headlights at him, then he heard and felt his vehi- cle strike something. Hitson saw Porter out his driver’s side window and realized he BEND (AP) — Gun and accessory maker Radian Weapons is moving to Redmond next month. The Bulletin reported Thursday that the move by Radian makes it the seventh firearms company in the city. Jon Stark with Redmond Economic Development Inc. says the industry employs about 30 people in the city, but that number will double with Radian’s addition. Radian is best-known for its Raptor charging handle, an accessory that fits AR-15 car- bine and M16 assault rifles. But the company began pro- ducing a complete AR-15 in 2015. Josiah Underwood, Radian director of operations, says despite a sharp decline in gun sales since President Trump was elected in 2016, the company is anticipating growth through its premium accessories. Gun owners can buy the accessories for about $100 and use them to upgrade inexpensive weapons. had struck a person. A passing nurse arrived on scene just moments after Porter was struck and pro- vided medical care, includ- ing applying a tourniquet to one of his legs. A Bend Fire Department ambulance also responded to the crash scene, but medics determined Porter was dead. Hitson remained at the scene of the collision and cooperated with investiga- tors. Neither alcohol nor dis- tracted driving are believed to have contributed to the colli- sion, according to investiga- tors. Porter’s dark clothing and his position in the road- way are being considered as factors in the incident. 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