Fatal Crash – Century Drive – Deschutes County -06/18/25

DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. 18 June 2025 – On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at about 6:35 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash in Deschutes County near the Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort.

The preliminary investigation indicated a black Husqvarna motorcycle, operated by Beau Douglas Gibney (36) of Sisters, was traveling southbound on Forest Service Road 46 (also known as Century Drive and Cascade Lakes Highway) when it drove off the west shoulder roadway near milepost 24 and struck a tree stump. Both the operator and a passenger, Joeana Erica Spackman (34) of Bend, were thrown from the motorcycle.

The operator (Gibney) was pronounced deceased at the scene despite life-saving efforts.

The passenger (Spackman) was transported by air ambulance to a local hospital with serious injuries.

Speed and impairment are believed to be contributing factors in the crash.

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

OSP was assisted by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Bend Fire and Rescue.

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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 – Interstate 5 – Jackson County -06/18/25

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. (June 18, 2025) — On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at about 2:50 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash in Jackson County near Ashland.

The preliminary investigation indicated that a black Honda Civic, operated by Terielizabeth Smead (68) of Lemon Grove (CA), was traveling northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 4 when it left its lane of travel and struck a Freightliner semi-truck and trailer, operated by Shekib Hakimi (30) of Carmichael, (CA), parked on the shoulder.

A passenger in the Honda, Harry Smead (74) of Lemon Grove (CA), was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Honda (T. Smead) was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.

The operator of the Freightliner (Hakimi) was not injured.

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

OSP was assisted by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Ashland Fire and Rescue, Jackson County District Attorney’s Office, Jackson County Medical Examiner, 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 – Highway 194 – Polk County -06/18/25

POLK COUNTY, Ore. (June 18, 2025) — On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at approximately 6:38 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash in Polk County near Monmouth.

The preliminary investigation indicated a farming swather, operated by Dylan Wyatt Branch (34) of Monmouth, was traveling westbound on Highway 194 near milepost 5 when an eastbound white Toyota 4Runner, operated by Erika Margit Smith (59) of Dallas, struck the swather’s boom. The 4Runner left the roadway and came to rest in the trees on the north shoulder.

The operator of the 4Runner (Smith) was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The operator of the swather (Branch) was not injured.

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

OSP was assisted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Monmouth Police Department, Polk Fire District 1, 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.

Downtown Portland Drug Dealers Targeted In OSP Mission (Photo) -06/16/25

PORTLAND, Ore. (June 16, 2025) – On the evening of June 13, 2025, troopers from the Oregon State Police Drug Enforcement Section and Mobile Response Teams partnered with the Clackamas County Interagency Task Force (CCITF) and Linn County Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team (LINE) for a targeted mission in downtown Portland aimed at disrupting illegal drug activity.

The enforcement effort focused on street-level dealers in Portland’s Old Town neighborhood. In total, the teams made five arrests on charges related to distributing and possessing controlled substances, as well as firearms-related offenses.

During the three-hour operation, officers seized 60.3 grams of methamphetamine, 11.7 grams of fentanyl, and 25 grams of Xanax pills. A privately made firearm, commonly referred to as a ghost gun, was also recovered.

Arrests and charges included:

• Michael Yarborough, 60: Distribution of a controlled substance
• Lawrence White, 51: Distribution of a controlled substance
• Willie Waller, 50: Distribution of a controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a Schedule II substance
• Lawrence Serban, 54: Distribution of a controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine, possession of fentanyl
• Candrew Post, 24: Distribution of a controlled substance, felon in possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm

Waller and Post were lodged at the Multnomah County Detention Center.

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OSP Domestic Highway Enforcement Initiative
The Oregon State Police-Domestic Highway Enforcement (OSP-DHE) Initiative is supported by the Oregon-Idaho High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA).

The Oregon-Idaho HIDTA program is an Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) sponsored counterdrug grant program that coordinates with and provides funding resources to multi-agency drug enforcement initiatives, including the OSP-DHE Initiative.

Fatal Crash - Highway 18 - Polk County -06/16/25

Polk County, Ore. 16 June 2025- On Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 7:07 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 18, near milepost 27, in Polk County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Freightliner commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Nikita P Sukhodolov (19) of Salem, made a left hand turn into a gravel lot and entered the path of a westbound Kawasaki ZX-18 motorcycle, operated by Joseph Nicholas Grammer (50) of Grand Ronde. The Kawasaki struck the side of the Freightliner during the collision.

The Kawasaki operator (Grammer) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Freightliner (Sukhodolov) was not injured.

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

OSP was assisted by the Polk County Sheriff's Office and the Yamhill 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 26 - Clatsop County -06/16/25

Clatsop County, Ore. 16 June 2025- On Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 3:58 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 26, near milepost 2, in Clatsop County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Toyota Avalon, operated by a male juvenile (16), crossed the centerline for unknown reasons and struck a westbound Toyota Camry, operated by Lynette Marie Love (50) of Othello (WA), head-on.

The operator of the Toyota Camry (Love) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Toyota Avalon (male juvenile) and passengers, Ricardo Brooks Gorwood (19) of Canby and Jacob William Dahl (18) of Molalla, suffered serious injuries and were transported to an area hospital.

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

OSP was assisted by the Cannon Beach Police Department, Seaside Police Department, Seaside Fire Department, 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 - Deschutes County -06/10/25

Deschutes County, Ore. 10 May 2025- On Monday, May 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 126, near milepost 2, in Deschutes County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Kia Sol, operated by Carrie Jane Wilson (45) of Prineville, crossed the centerline for unknown reasons and struck an eastbound Ford F250, operated by Richard Alex Byron Szymanski (67) of Redmond, head-on.

The operator of the Kia (Wilson) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Ford (Szymanski), who was not wearing a seatbelt, suffered serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

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

OSP was assisted by the Redmond Police Department 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 101 – Lincoln County -06/09/25

LINCOLN COUNTY, Ore. 9 June 2025 – On Sunday, June 8, 2025, at about 6:09 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 101 in Lincoln County near Seal Rock.

The preliminary investigation indicated a gray Toyota Matrix, operated by Leslie Ryan Campbell (45) of Seal Rock, was traveling southbound on Highway 101 when it left the roadway for unknown reasons, struck guide wires on the south side of the embankment, and ultimately struck a tree.

The operator and only occupant of the Toyota (Campbell) was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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

OSP was assisted by the Seal Rock Fire Department 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 – Highway 101 – Lincoln County -06/09/25

LINCOLN COUNTY, Ore. 9 June 2025 – On Saturday, June 7, 2025, at about 3:31 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a four-vehicle crash on Highway 101 in Lincoln County near Lincoln City.

The preliminary investigation indicated a white Chevrolet Spark, operated by Paula Babcock (69) of Donald, was traveling northbound on Hwy. 101 near milepost 119 when it left the lane of travel and sideswiped a southbound white Tesla S, operated by Robert Gates (57) of Salem. The Chevrolet then collided with a southbound blue GMC Yukon, operated by Mary McCarthy (62) of Lincoln City. After it was struck, the Tesla entered the northbound lane and collided with a black Kia Sorento, operated by Diane Rodriguez (65) of Lincoln City.

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

The operator of the Kia (Rodriguez) and a passenger, James Rodriguez (76) of Lincoln City, were transported to an area hospital with reported minor injuries.

The operator of the GMC (McCarthy) had reported minor injuries.

The operator of the Tesla (Gates) and a passenger, Alena Gates (41) of Salem, had reported minor injuries.

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

OSP was assisted by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Lincoln City Police Department, Depoe Bay Fire Department, North Lincoln Fire and Rescue, PacWest Ambulance, 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 – Highway 101 – Lincoln County -06/05/25

LINCOLN COUNTY, Ore. 5 June 2025 – On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at about 3:55 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 101 near Seal Rock in Lincoln County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a blue Ford Taurus, operated by Jonathan Joseph Channels (23) of Waldport, was traveling southbound on Hwy. 101 near milepost 149. The Taurus crossed over the center line for an unknown reason into the northbound travel lane and collided with a white Ram 2500, operated by Kevin Michael Nelsen (54) of Santa Rosa, California.

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

The operator of the Ram (K. Nelsen) and a passenger, Nicholas Nelsen (38) of Santa Rosa, California, were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

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

OSP was assisted by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, PacWest Ambulance, Seal Rock Fire Department, 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 – Highway 58 - Lane County -06/04/25

LANE COUNTY, Ore. (June 4, 2025) — On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at about 6:26 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 58 in Lane County.

The preliminary investigation indicated that a white GMC Yukon, operated by David William Dickey (45) of Portland, was traveling eastbound on Highway 58 near milepost 36.5 when it left its lane for an unknown reason. The vehicle entered the westbound lane and collided head-on with a gray Volvo semi-truck hauling a 52-foot box trailer, operated by Alymbek Baikeev (40) of Forest Hills, New York.

The operator of the GMC Yukon (Dickey) was pronounced dead at the scene.

The operator of the semi-truck (Baikeev) was not injured.

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

OSP was assisted by the Oakridge Fire Department 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 - Highway 211 - Clackamas County -06/02/25

Clackamas County, Ore. 2 June 2025- On Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 8:07 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 211, near milepost 16, in Clackamas County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Dodge Ram 1500, operated by Rodney Alan Keech (63) of Molalla, left the roadway for unknown reasons and rolled before coming to rest on it's roof.

The operator of the Dodge (Keech) was declared deceased at the scene.

The highway was impacted for approximatley three hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

OSP was assisted by the Molalla Police Department, Molalla Fire Department, 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 26 - Jefferson County -05/30/25

Jefferson County, Ore. 30 May 2025- On Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 7:01 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 26, at the intersection with Dover Lane, in Jefferson County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Dodge Ram 2500 and trailer, operated by Aaron Christopher Chappel (22) of Bend, began making a left hand turn onto Dover Lane when a southbound Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by Scott Anthony Pradmore (36) of Madras, attempted a pass on the left side of the Dodge. The Harley Davidson struck the trailer as the Dodge made the left turn onto Dover Lane.

The operator of the Harley Davidson (Pradmore) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Dodge (Chappel) was not injured.

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

OSP was assisted by the Jefferson 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 Seeking Public Assistance – Washington County -05/29/25

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. 29 May 2025 – The Oregon State Police is seeking the public’s help in an investigation into a shooting early this morning in Washington County involving a person shooting at moving vehicles from the side of the highway.
 

The incident occurred May 29, 2025, between 5 and 7 a.m. on southbound Interstate 5 between mileposts 288 and 286, near the Interstate 205 and Elligsen Road exits. Two victims have been identified. A suspect is in custody and there is no active threat to the public.
 

Investigators are looking for possible additional victims and witnesses. Anyone with information is asked to call OSP dispatch at 800-422-0776 and reference case number SP25-179255.

Due to the ongoing investigation, no additional details are available for release.

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About the Oregon State Police

Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multi-disciplined organization that protects Oregon's people, wildlife, and natural resources. 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 - Highway 224 - Clackamas County -05/27/25

Clackamas County, Ore. 27 May 2025- On Sunday, May 26, 2025, at 5:16 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to at two-vehicle crash on Highway 224, near milepost 45, in Clackamas County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Harley Davidson Softail motorcycle, operated by Niko Daniel Harpham (28) of Oregon City, failed to negiated a corner, slid into the westbound travel lane, and struck a westbound Kia Forte, operated by Gabriela Camacho (21) of Molalla, head-on.

The operator of the Harley Davidson (Harpham) was declared deceased after being transported by Life Flight to an area hospital.

The operator of the Kia  (Camacho) suffered minor injuries.

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

OSP was assisted by the Clackamas 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 26 - Tillamook County -05/25/25

Tillamook County, Ore. 25 May 2025- On Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 6:07 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 26, near milepost 31, in Tillamook County.

The preliminary investigation indicated westbound Toyota Rav4, operated by Fred Camino (64) of Seattle (WA), crossed the centerline for unknown reasons and stuck an eastbound Nissan Sentra, operated by Bassam Jabra Moussan (62) of Austin (TX), head-on. 

The operator of the Toyota (Camino) and passenger, Ann Martinez (60) of Seattle (WA), suffered serious injuries and were transported to an area hospital.

The operator of the Nissan, Bassam Jabra Moussan, and passengers, Matthew James Moussan (34) of Vancouver (WA) and Whitne Daniel Moussan (30) of Davis (CA), all suffered serious injuries and were transported to an area hospital.

A passenger in Nissan, Michelle Marie Moussan (59) of Vancouver (WA), was delcared deceased at the scene.

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

OSP was assisted by Banks Fire, Elsie Fire, Hillsboro Fire, Washington 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 97 - Deschutes County -05/25/25

Deschutes County, Ore. 25 May 2025- On Friday, May 23, 2025, at 2:22 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 97, near milepost 164, in Deschutes County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a 2003 Ford Taurus, operated by Marvin Lee Cudd Jr. (76) of Sunriver, was stopped on the northbound shoulder of Highway 97 facing westbound, perpendicular to the roadway. The Ford began to cross the highway and was struck by a northbound Chevrolet Silverado 2500, operated by Joshua Dale Musick (43) of Christmas Valley, on the driverside door.

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

The operator of the Chevrolet (Musick) suffered minor injuries.

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

OSP was assisted by LaPine Fire, Deschutes 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 47 - Washington County -05/22/25

Washington County, Ore. 22 May 2025- On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 10:32 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 47, near milepost 22, in Washington County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Ford Econoline van, operated by Martin Santizo Santizo (22) of Gervais, crossed the centerline and sideswiped a southbound Dodge Ram 1500, operated by Francisco Javier Romero (27) of McMinnville. The collision caused the Dodge to roll and eject the operator.

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

The operator of the Ford (Santizo Santizo) and passenger, Pedro Lucas Alonso (20) of Gervias, were reportedly uninjured.

The highway was impacted for approximately 10 hours during the on-scene investigation. Operator impairment is considered a primary cause of the crash.

Santizo Santizo was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, Reckless Driving, and Criminally Negligent Homicide and lodged in the Washington County Jail.

OSP was assisted by Forest Grove Fire, Washington County Sheriff's Office, Forest Grove Police Department, 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 TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO SEIZURE OF 60 POUNDS OF FENTANYL- LINN COUNTY (Photo) -05/21/25

Linn County, Ore 21 May 2025- Oregon State Police K-9 team locates large quantity of fentanyl during traffic stop on Interstate 5.

On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, around 2 p.m., Oregon State Police stopped a white Chevrolet Impala for an unlawful lane change. During the traffic stop, the trooper recognized signs of drug activity and obtained permission to search the vehicle. Approximately 60 pounds of powdered fentanyl were discovered in the trunk of the vehicle.

The operator of the vehicle, Jose I Iribe (46) of Oakland (CA) was arrested for unlawful possession of fentanyl and transferred to DEA custody for further investigation.

The investigation is on-going and no additional information is available for release at this time.

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OSP Domestic Highway Enforcement Initiative
The Oregon State Police-Domestic Highway Enforcement (OSP-DHE) Initiative is supported by the Oregon-Idaho High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA).

The Oregon-Idaho HIDTA program is an Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) sponsored counterdrug grant program that coordinates with and provides funding resources to multi-agency drug enforcement initiatives, including the OSP-DHE Initiative.

Fatal Crash - Interstate 84 - Gilliam County -05/21/25

Gilliam County, Ore. 21 May 2025- On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 3 :45 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Interstate 84, near milepost 148, in Gilliam County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Freightliner commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Adam Hassan Ahmed Haroun (47) of Twin Falls (ID), left the roadway and struck a bridge pillar before catching fire. 

The operator of the Freightliner (Haroun) was declared deceased at the scene.

The highway was impacted for approximately 11 hours during the on-scene investigation. 

OSP was assisted by the North Gilliam County Fire Department 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 199 - Josephine County -05/21/25

Josephine County, Ore. 21 May 2025- On Monday, May 19, 2025, at 10:48 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 199, at the intersection with Waldamar Road, in Josephine County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a Toyota Corolla, operated by Hunter Lee Bryant (24) of Cave Junction, was eastbound on Waldamar Road when it failed to obey the stop sign and entered Highway 199. A southbound GMC Yukon, operated by Scott Adam Seaman (59) of Selma, struck the driver side door of the Toyota.

The operator of the Toyota (Bryant) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the GMC (Seaman) suffered minor injuries.

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

OSP was assisted by the Josephine 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 58 - Lane County -05/20/25

Lane County, Ore. 20 May 2025- On Monday, May 19, 2025, at 7:30 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 58, near milepost 18, in Lane County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Toyota Hilux, operated by Martin Tammekivi (37) of Oregon City, was approaching slowed traffic when it entered the eastbound lane and was struck on the passenger side door by an eastbound Dodge 2500, operated by Benjamin Norman Myles (28) of Eugene. 

The operator of the Toyota (Tammekivi) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Dodge (Myles) suffered 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 Lowell Rural Fire, Dexter Rural 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 140 - Klamath County -05/20/25

Klamath County, Ore. 20 May 2025- On Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 2:54 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 140, near milepost 1, in Klamath County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Dodge Durango, operated by Forrest Clinton George Fairchild (40) of Klamath Falls, struck a disabled Honda CRV that was partially blocking the eastbound lane. The Honda was occupied by Kaylee Rae Volpe (18) of Klamath Falls and a male juvenile (17) was in front of the vehicle attempting to diagnose the failure. The male juvenile was thrown over a bridge barrier and into the Klamath River.

The operator of the Dodge (Fairchild) suffered minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

The operator of the Jeep (Volpe) was reportedly uninjured.

The passenger of the Jeep (male juvenile) was declared deceased after being recovered from the Klamath River.

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

OSP was assisted by the Klamath County Sheriff's Office, Klamath County Fire District #1, Klamath County Fire District #4, Klamath County Dive 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 101 - Curry County -05/20/25

Curry County, Ore. 20 May 2025- On Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 6:21 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 101, near milepost 300, in Curry County. 

The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Jeep Patriot, operated by Wylie Joe Summerlin (62) of Port Orford, attempted to avoid a deer in the roadway, swerved off of the highway, and struck a tree. 

The operator of the Jeep (Summerlin), who was not wearing a seatbelt, was declared deceased after being transported to a nearby hospital.

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

OSP was assisted by the Port Orford Fire Department, Port Orford Police Department, Curry 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.

Update: Animal Care Specialists Continue Assessing Animal Welfare At West Coast Game Park Safari (Photo) -05/20/25

Update: Operation concludes as investigators depart facility

On May 18, just before 10 p.m., investigators concluded their search of the West Coast Game Park Safari and cleared the area. As a result of the search, 310 animals were seized and relocated to accredited and/or permitted animal sanctuary or rescue facilities. No animals were released into the wild or unattended as a result of the search warrants.

Unfortunately, due to their physical condition, a chicken and a kinkajou were euthanized. This is in addition to the camel that was euthanized on the first day of the search and is not the young camel featured in the previously distributed photograph.

Investigators are now processing all of the evidence obtained during their four-day search of the property. Due to the ongoing investigation and future adjudication of the case, no further information is available for release.

Oregon State Police thanks our partners and the multiple animal sanctuary and rescue organizations who assisted during the multiday incident. These efforts would not have been possible or successful without their continued assistance.

Update: Animal care specialists continue assessing animal welfare at West Coast Game Park Safari

A complete inventory and forensic assessment of animals is continuing today and seized animals will be transported to appropriate, reputable facilities where they will receive specialized veterinary care. The preplanning for the operation accounted for the relocation of all seized animals.

Veterinarians and staff with the Oregon Humane Society, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Oregon Department of Agriculture evaluated animal welfare on scene. This assessment includes an animal’s physical condition, food quality, water supply, sanitation, enclosure conditions, and care sufficient to preserve their health and well-being.

Animal care has been a primary consideration during the investigation. Teams of veterinary staff evaluated dietary needs of the animals and supplied fresh feed for each species. The Oregon Humane Society purchased food and staff from all agencies are assisting in animal feeding.

During initial assessments on Thursday, May 15, one camel was diagnosed with multiple serious medical conditions and suffering. Onsite veterinary staff determined the animal’s condition was sufficiently grave and treatment or transportation would likely result in death. Unfortunately, humane euthanasia was the appropriate option.

This operation is the result of extensive planning and collaboration with multiple agencies. The delicate and complex nature of the investigation and search warrant operation required significant cooperation between the involved agencies, veterinary professionals, and numerous facilities that are accredited and/or permitted to care for these animals.  

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COOS COUNTY, Ore. 15 May 2025 – This morning, May 15, 2025, the Oregon State Police, in coordination with local, state, and federal partners, served multiple search warrants at the West Coast Game Park Safari near Bandon.

The search warrants are the result of a lengthy criminal investigation into the facility’s operations. Investigators are searching the property for additional evidence related to the investigation, including animal care and welfare, permitting, licensing, and business practices.

Oregon State Police is working in conjunction with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon Humane Society, Oregon Department of Agriculture, Coos County Sheriff’s Office, Coos County District Attorney’s Office, Oregon Department of Justice, and the IRS Criminal Investigation. Participating agencies provide regulatory oversight or bring specialized expertise in animal care to assist investigators with evaluating evidence gathered during the property search. 

Limited information is available for release during the ongoing criminal investigation. OSP is the primary contact for questions regarding today’s search warrants.
 

The park is closed while police activity is present. Community members and visitors are encouraged to avoid the facility.    

A follow-up news release is planned for Friday, May 16, 2025. 

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About the Oregon State Police

Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multi-disciplined organization that protects Oregon's people, wildlife, and natural resources. 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.