Fatal Crash - Highway 20 - Lincoln County -04/18/25

Lincoln County, Ore. 18 April 2025- On Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 7:07 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 20, near milepost 4, in Lincoln County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound GMC Terrace, operated by Heather Maria Paz Hosey (42) of Newport, crossed the centerline for unknown reasons and struck a westbound Dodge Journey, operated by Ruston Lee Thommen (46) of Halsey, head-on. The GMC rotated and was struck by a westbound Dodge Dakota, operated by Christian Layfield Sagrero (19) of Newport, that was following the Dodge Journey. The Dodge Journey caught fire due to the collision and became fully engulfed in flames. 

The operator of the GMC (Hosey) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Dodge Journey (Thommen), who was able to exit the vehicle, suffered unknown injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

The operator of the Dodge Dakota (Layfield Sagrero) suffered reportedly minor injuries and was transported for evaluation.

The highway was impacted for approximately three hours during the on-scene investigation.

OSP was assisted by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Newport Fire, and ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash - Interstate 82 - Umatilla County -04/16/25

Umatilla County, Ore. 16 April 2025- On Monday, April 14, 2025, at 11:42 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Interstate 84, near milepost 10, in Umatilla County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Toyota 4Runner, operated by Donald James Drouillard (35) of Hermiston, failed to negotiate a curve, left the roadway, rolled down an embankment, and came to rest on its roof in the median.

The operator of the Toyota (Drouillard), who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle and declared deceased at the scene.

The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation.

OSP was assisted by the Umatilla County Fire District 1 and ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash - Highway 22E - Marion County -04/15/25

Marion County, Ore. 15 April 2025- On Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 3:35 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 22E, near milepost 49, in Marion County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Ford F-150, operated by Kasey John Fox (40) of Troutdale, was reporteldy travelling at a high rate of speed when it crossed the center line and contacted the westbound guardrail. The Ford crossed back into the eastbound lane, left the eastbound shoulder, and struck several trees. The vehicle came to rest approximately 50 feet from the roadway.

The operator of the Ford (Fox) was declared deceased at the scene.

The highway was impacted for approximately six hours during the on-scene investigation. The primary cause of the crash is considered to be speed.

OSP was assisted by ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash - Highway 204 - Union County -04/14/25

Union County, Ore. 14 April 2025- On Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 3:15 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 204, near milepost 33, in Union County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Hyundai Sonata, operated by Mikel D Cribbs (44) of Hermiston, crossed into the eastbound lane for unknown reasons and struck an eastbound John Deere tractor, operated by Santiago Ramirez Tapia (42) of North Powder, head-on. The collision caused extensive damage to the Hyundai and the John Deere to overturn.

The operator of the Hyundai (Cribbs) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the John Deere (Ramirez Tapia) suffered reported minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

The highway was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene investigation. 

OSP was assisted by the Union County Sheriff's Office, Elgin Rural Fire, La Grande Fire, and ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash - Highway 138E - Douglas County -04/10/25

Douglas County, Ore. 10 April 2025- On Monday, April 7, 2025, at 6:38 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 138E, near milepost 28.5, in Douglas County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Chevrolet Tahoe, operated by Craig Francis Hindle (65) of Merlin, crossed the roadway for unknown reasons, left the eastbound shoulder, and struck a tree.

The passenger of the Chevrolet, Scoti Allena Hoadley (43) of Grants Pass, was reportedly not wearing a seatbelt and was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Chevrolet (Hindle) suffered reportedly minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. 

The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

OSP was assisted by ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash - Highway 99 S- Lane County -04/09/25

Lane County, Ore. 9 April 2025- On Monday, April 7, 2025, at 3:28 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 99 S, near milepost 1.5, in Lane County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Kenworth logtruck, operated by Christian James Gossett (52) of Cottage Grove, slowed to make a left turn when it was rear-ended by a southbound Toyota Matrix, operated by Josef Alexander Ward (29) of Creswell. 

The operator of the Toyota (Ward) was transported to an area hospital and later declared deceased.

The operator of the Kenworth (Gossett) was reportedly uninjured.

The highway was impacted for approximately 2.5 hours during the on-scene investigation.

OSP was assisted by the Lane County Sheriff's Office and ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash - Interstate 84 - Baker County -04/09/25

Baker County, Ore. 9 April 2025- On Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 10:52 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 84, near milepost 345, in Baker County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Chevrolet Tahoe, operated by John Carl Allyn (85) of Baker City, was stopped for unknown reasons in the slow lane when it was struck by an eastbound Volvo commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Anatolii Gulei (36) of Vancouver (WA), in a rear-end collision.

The operator of the Chevrolet (Allyn) was transported by LifeFlight to an area hospital and was later declared deceased.

The operator of the Volvo (Gulei) was reportedly uninjured.

The roadway was impacted for approximately six hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

OSP was assisted by Baker Fire and ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash - Highway 97 - Wasco County -04/07/25

Wasco County, Ore. 7 April 2025- On Friday, April 4, 2025, at 9:08 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 97, near milepost 65, in Wasco County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Honda CRV, operated by Eduardo Enrique Aguirre (34) of Spokane (WA), attempted to pass a commercial motor vehicle in a no-passing zone and struck a northbound Volkswagen Atlas, operated by Eric Daniel Smidt (45) of Pendleton, head-on.

A passenger of the Honda, a male juvenile (7) was transported by lifeflight and later declared deceased. The operator of the Honda (Eduardo Aguirre) and a passenger, a male juvenile (4), were seriously injured and transported to an area hospital for treatment.

The operator of the Volkswagen (Eric Smidt) and passengers, Heather Marie Smidt (46) and a male juvenile (15) of Pendleton, were seriously injured and transported to an area hospital for treatment. 

The highway was impacted for approximately five hours during the on-scene investigation. An unlawful pass is considered a primary cause of the crash.

OSP was assisted by the Wasco County Sheriff's Office and ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash – Highway 126 – Lane County -04/04/25

LANE COUNTY, Ore. 4 April 2025 – On Thursday, April 3, 2025, at about 2:23 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 126 near Florence in Lane County.

The preliminary investigation indicated that a white Freightliner semi-truck traveling westbound, operated by Joseph Jack Botelho (64) of Veneta, and a white Ford T-350 van traveling eastbound, operated by Mathew Jacob Decker (37) of Eugene, collided head-on near milepost 6 on Hwy. 126 for an unknown reason.

The operator of the Ford T-350 (Decker) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Freightliner semi-truck (Botelho) had reported minor injuries and was not transported.

The highway was impacted for approximately five hours during the on-scene investigation.

OSP was assisted by Western Lane Fire and EMS and the Oregon Department of Transportation.
 

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in documenting, investigating, and analyzing complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in using advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR-accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash – Hwy. 255 – Curry County -04/04/25

CURRY COUNTY, Ore. 4 April 2025 – On Thursday, April 3, 2025, at about 5:11 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash in Curry County. The initial report was received via an automated alert system from the vehicle.

The preliminary investigation indicated a black Jeep Wagoneer, operated by Virginia Gayle Peare (81) of Brookings, was traveling northbound on Hwy. 255 near milepost 360 when it left the roadway for an unknown reason and rolled down an embankment.

The operator (Peare) was declared deceased at the scene.

The highway was not impacted by the on-scene investigation.

OSP was assisted by the Curry County Sheriff’s Office, Brookings Fire Department, the Oregon Department of Transportation, and CAL-ORE.
 

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in documenting, investigating, and analyzing complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in using advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR-accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash - Highway 224 - Clackamas County -04/04/25

Clackamas County, Ore. 4 April 2025- On Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 1:31 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 224, at the intersection with Weitz Lane, in Clackamas County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Ford F150, operated by Luis Guerrero Lopez (64) of Eagle Creek, struck the rear of a Toyota Celica, operated by Timothy Mark Woodard (64) of Eagle Creek, which was stopped to turn onto Weitz Lane. The collision pushed the Toyota into the eastbound lane where it was struck head-on by an eastbound Subaru Forrester, operated by Joshua Jordan Redd (43) of Estacada.

The operator of the Toyota (Woodard) was declared deceased at the scene. A passenger in the Toyota, Diane Woodard (71) fo Eagle Creek, was seriously injured and transported to an area hospital.

The operator of the Subaru (Redd) was seriously injured and transported to an area hospital. 

The operator of the Ford (Lopez) was evaluated for injury and arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants.

The highway was impacted for approximately seven hours during the on-scene investigation. Impaired driving is considered a primary cause of the crash. The crash remains under investigation.

OSP was assisted by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash - Highway 551 - Clackamas County -04/04/25

Clackamas County, Ore. 4 April 2025- On Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 8:36 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 551, near milepost 1, in Clackamas County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Kia Forte, operated by Matthew Gene Rinehart (41) of Eugene, attempted to make a pass in a "no passing" zone and struck a southbound Kia Soul, operated by Darci Ann Olivier (37) of Wilsonville, head-on. 

The operator of the Forte (Rinehart) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Soul (Olivier) was declared deceased at the scene. A female juvenile (4) passenger was transported to an area hospital with reported minor injuries.

The highway was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene investigation. Unsafe passing is considered the primary cause of the crash.

OSP was assisted by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Aurora Fire Department, Woodburn Fire Department, Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, and ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash - Highway 97 - Sherman County -04/04/25

Sherman County, Ore. 4 April 2025- On Friday, March 28, 2025, at 3:36 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 97, near milepost 6, in Sherman County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Kenworth commecial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Satwant Singh (33) of Yuba City (CA), failed to negotiate a curve, entered the northbound lane, and struck a northbound Peterbilt commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Francisco Sandoval (65) of Snohomish (WA), nearly head on. The southbound Kenworth then struck a northbound GMC 3500, operated by Shawn Hutchinson (63) of Wilton (CA), in a secondary collision. The collision caused both commercial motor vehicles to catch fire.

The operator of the Kenworth (Singh) was delcared deceased at the scene. 

A passenger in the Kenworth, Rajvir Singh (31) of Yuba City (CA), was seriously injured and transported to an area hospital.

The operator of the Peterbilt (Sandoval) suffered reported minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

The operator of the GMC (Hutchinson) suffered reported minor injuries and as transported to an area hospital.

The highway was impacted for approximately seven hours during the on-scene investigation.

OSP was assisted by the Sherman County Sheriff's Office, Sherman County Fire, and ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash - Highway 97 - Klamath County -04/01/25

Klamath County, Ore. 31 March 2025- On Monday, March 31, 2025, at 8:46 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two vehicle crash on Highway 97, near milepost 176, in Klamath County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Buick LeSabre, operated by Leif Taylor Celusta (34) of Crescent, lost control, crossed into the southbound lane, and struck a southbound Kenworth commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Robert Emil Mewes (58) of Madras.

The operator of the Buick (Celusta) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Kenworth (Mewes) was reportely uninjured.

The highway was impacted for approximately two hours during the on-scene investigation. Speed and roadway conditions are being considered primary causes of the crash.

OSP was assisted by Crescent Fire and ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash - Interstate 84 - Umatilla County -04/01/25

Umatilla County, Ore. 1 April 2025- On Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 2:20 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Interstate 84, near milepost 190, in Umatilla County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Chevrolet Venture, operated by Kenneth Leroy Stout (85) of Ilwaco (WA), was passing through a single lane construction zone when it began to pass vehicles on the inside shoulder of the roadway. The operator lost control, entered the median, rolled several times, and came to rest on the westbound shoulder.

The operator (Stout), who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle and declared deceased at the scene.

The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. The primary cause of the crash is considered unsafe passing and further investigation is being conducted.

OSP was assisted by the Echo Fire Department, Stanfield Fire Department, Umatilla County Fire District 1, Umatilla County Sheriff's Office, and ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash - Highway 7 - Baker County -03/25/25

Baker County, Ore. 25 March 2025- On Monday, March 24, 2025, at 7:16 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 7, near milepost 34, in Baker County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Honda Accord, operated by Jonathan Roger Schmeck (25) of Burns, left the roadway for unknown reasons, rolled several times, and struck a tree. The crash was not fresh at the time it was reported and the exact time of the crash is not yet known.

The operator of the Honda (Schmeck) was not wearing a seatbelt and was declared deceased at the scene.

The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation.

OSP was assisted by the Baker County Sheriff's Office and ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

OSP Investigating Unlawful Killing Of Two Blacktail Deer - Clatsop County (Photo) -03/25/25

CLATSOP COUNTY, Ore. 25 March 2025 – The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public's help to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful killing of two juvenile blacktail deer in Clatsop County, Oregon.

On March 17, 2025, Fish and Wildlife troopers responded to the North Fork Wolf Creek Shooting Lanes on Tillamook State Forest property. This location is within the Saddle Mountain Wildlife Management Unit, approximately 35 miles east of Seaside. When troopers arrived, they inspected the deer and collected evidence at the scene.

Anyone who was at the shooting range near this time frame and saw anything or has any information that could assist with this investigation, please contact OSP Senior Trooper Greg Schuerger or Senior Trooper Dave Herman through the Turn in Poachers (TIP) hotline at 1-800-452-7888 or dial *OSP (mobile). Please reference case number SP25-085755.

Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators

The Turn In Poachers (TIP) program is a collaboration between the Oregon State Police, Oregon Hunters Association, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon Wildlife Coalition, Oregon Outfitter and Guides Association, and the Oregon State Marine Board.

The TIP program offers preference point rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of big game mammals.  

Preference Point Rewards

5 Points: Bighorn Sheep

5 Points: Rocky Mountain Goat

5 Points: Moose

5 Points: Wolf

4 Points: Elk

4 Points: Deer

4 Points: Pronghorn Antelope

4 Points: Bear

4 Points: Cougar

The TIP program also offers cash rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of the following fish and wildlife species. Cash rewards can also be awarded for habitat destruction, illegally obtaining hunting or angling license or tag, lending or borrowing big game tags, spotlighting, or snagging.

Cash Rewards

Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) cash rewards:

$2,000 Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat, or Moose

$1,000 Elk, Deer, or Antelope

$600 Bear, Cougar, or Wolf
$400 Game Fish & Shellfish
$400 Snagging/Attempt to Snag

$300 Habitat destruction

$200 Illegally obtaining Oregon hunting or angling license or tags

$200 Unlawful lending/borrowing big game tag(s)

$200 Game Birds or Furbearers

$200 Spotlighting

Rewards for Game Fish & Shellfish and Snagging/Attempting to Snag are sponsored, in part, by Northwest Steelheaders Association and Coastal Conservation Association.

Oregon Wildlife Coalition (OWC) Cash Rewards:

$500 Hawk, Falcon, Eagle, Owl, Osprey

$500 Cougar, Bobcat, Beaver (public lands only), Black bears, Bighorn Sheep, Marten, Fisher, Sierra Nevada Red Fox

$1,000 Species listed as “threatened" or “endangered" under state or federal Endangered Species Act (excludes fish)
$10,000 for Wolves east of Highway 395 and $11,500 for Wolves east of Highway 395 and north of Highway 20

Oregon Outfitters & Guides Association (OOGA) Cash Rewards:

$200 Acting as an Outfitter Guide for the Illegal Killing of Wildlife, Illegally Obtaining Oregon Hunting or Angling Licenses or Tags, or Illegally Offering to Act as an Outfitter Guide as defined in ORS 704.010 and 704.020.

How to Report a Wildlife and/or Habitat Law Violation or Suspicious Activity:

TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP (*677)

TIP email: TIP@osp.oregon.gov (monitored Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

For more information visit: www.oregon.gov/osp/programs/fw/Pages/tip.aspx

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About the Oregon State Police

Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multi-disciplined organization that is charged with protecting the people, wildlife, and natural resources in Oregon. OSP enforces traffic laws on the state’s roadways, investigates and solves crime, conducts postmortem examinations and forensic analysis, and provides background checks, and law enforcement data. The agency regulates gaming and enforces fish, wildlife, and natural resource laws. OSP is comprised of more than 1,400 staff members – including troopers, investigators, and professional staff – who provide a full range of policing and public safety services to Oregon and other law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon. 

Fatal Crash - Interstate 84 - Union County -03/25/25

Union County, Ore. 25 March 2025- On Monday, March 23, 2025, at 8:00 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 84, near milepost 277, in Union County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Chevrolet Silverado, operated by Corbin Ronald Knowles (49) of Kuna (ID), left the roadway for unknown reasons, rolled several times, and came to rest on its roof.

The operator of the Chevrolet (Knowles) was declared deceased at the scene.

The interstate was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene investigation. 

OSP was assisted by ODOT.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.

Fatal Crash - Highway 199 - Josephine County -03/21/25

Josephine County, Ore. 21 Mar 2025- On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 5:23 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 199, near milepost 16, in Josephine County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Ford F-150, operated by Ethan Wayne Anderson (36) of Cave Junction, struck a pedestrian, Buck Carlos Gene Arby Ward (58) of Crescent City (CA), who was in the roadway for unknown reasons. 

The pedistrian (Ward) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Ford (Anderson) was reportedly not injured.

The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. Weather conditions (fog) is being considered a contributing factor in the crash.

OSP was assisted by Illinois Valley Fire.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.