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Fatal Crash - Highway 213 - Clackamas County -02/17/25

Clackamas County, Ore 15 Feb 2025- On Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 6:45 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 213, near milepost 10, in Clackamas County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated northbound Harley Davidson Low Rider S motorcycle, operated by Kenneth Jay Isaksen (35) of Molalla, crossed the centerline for unknown reasons and struck a southbound Ford Explorer, operated by a male juvenile (15) of Molalla. 

 

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

 

The operator of the Ford (male juvenile) and passengers, Julie Marie Urban (37) of Molalla and a female juvenile (7) of Molalla, suffered reported minor injuries and were transported to an area hospital for treatment. 

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Department, Molalla Police Department, Clackamas County Fire, Molalla 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 - Lake County -02/17/25

Lake County, Ore 14 Feb 2025- On Friday, February 14, 2025, at 11:33 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 140, near milepost 55, in Lake County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Nissan Sentra, operated by Laura Anne Keys (47) of Grants Pass, left the roadway for unknown reasons and rolled down a steep embankment coming to rest on its top.

 

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

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by Lake County Search 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 35 - Hood River County -02/17/25

Hood River County, Ore 12 Feb 2025- On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 5:23 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 35, near milepost 74, in Hood River County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Subaru Forester, operated by Robert A. Brownback (64) of Hood River, for unknown reasons sped up, swerved across the southbound lane, and struck a rock wall.

 

The operator of the Subaru (Brownback) was declared deceased at the scene. The deceased was not believed to be wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. 

 

The highway was impacted for approximately three hours. 

 

OSP was assisted by the Hood River 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 395 -- Umatilla County -02/13/25

UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. 13 Feb. 2025 -- On Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at 2:22 p.m., Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to a three-vehicle crash on Hwy. 395 near Hermiston.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a black Ford Ranger, operated by Hector Singleterry (62) of Hermiston, was traveling southbound on Hwy. 395 near milepost 3.5 when it gradually crossed the special turn lane into the northbound travel lanes. The vehicle crossed both northbound lanes and went off the highway, colliding with a parked unoccupied white Chevy Express van. The Chevy van then struck a parked white Chevy Cobalt with two occupants.   

 

The Ford operator (Singleterry) is believed to have experienced a medical emergency. CPR was attempted without success and Singleterry was declared deceased at the scene.

 

The occupants of the Chevy Cobalt were not injured.  

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office, Umatilla County 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. Members 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.

OSP Responds To Multiple Weather-related Crashes On Interstate 84 -02/13/25

 

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. 13 Feb. 2025 -- On Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 10:45 a.m. Oregon State Police (OSP) responded with local law enforcement and first responders to multiple crashes on Interstate 84 (I-84) westbound near milepost 35 about three miles west of Multnomah Falls.
 

Preliminary reports indicate numerous factors, such as icy and slick roads, limited visibility, and near-white-out conditions, contributed to the crashes. Oregon State Troopers responded to eight separate crashes, and four individuals were transported to local hospitals with minor injuries. Local law enforcement also responded to an unknown number of crashes. The total number of vehicles involved is not known at this time.
 

I-84 westbound is not yet completely open; however, traffic is starting to flow through the area. Much of the area remains under winter storm warning through 10 a.m. Friday. Residents are encouraged to postpone travel until weather conditions improve. If you must travel, visit tripcheck.com for current weather and road conditions.


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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 22 -- Marion County -02/12/25

MARION COUNTY, Ore. 12 Feb. 2025 -- On Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at 12:39 p.m., Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy. 22 near milepost 40 in Marion County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a blue Ford Ranger, operated by Phillip Craig Tramontana (72) of Idanha, was traveling westbound in the eastbound lane to pass several vehicles. The Ranger was unable to return to the westbound lane before reaching a white Subaru Outback, operated by Aidan Michael Sowder-Sinor (20) of Logan, Utah, traveling eastbound. Both vehicles swerved into a gravel area on the south side of the highway and collided head-on.

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

The operator of the Subaru (Sowder-Sinor) was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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

OSP was assisted by the Marion County Sheriff's Office, Gates Fire Department, Idanha 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. Its members 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 569 -- Lane County -02/12/25

LANE COUNTY, Ore. 12 Feb. 2025 -- On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 3:15 p.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Hwy. 569 near the Hwy. 99 off-ramp.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a white Toyota Tundra, operated by Jose Maria Perez Mata (35) of Eugene, was traveling eastbound on Hwy. 569 when it failed to negotiate the Hwy. 99 off-ramp and continued off the roadway. The vehicle made a sudden turning maneuver, causing it to cross the off-ramp and roll over. The vehicle came to rest on the roadway.
 

The operator (Perez Mata) was declared deceased at the scene. Perez Mata was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
 

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

OSP was assisted by the Eugene Police Department, Eugene Spring Fire Department, Lane County Medical Examiner's Office, 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 -- Interstate 5 -- Washington County -02/10/25

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. 10 Feb. 2025 -- On Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 6:44 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 (I-5) near milepost 288 in Washington County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a gray Toyota Tundra pickup, operated by Aleksandr Vasilevich Yevtushok (57) of Boring, was traveling southbound on I-5 when it rear-ended a white Peterbilt semi-truck and trailer, operated by Marcelino Diaz Orozco (55) of Salem.

The operator of the Toyota pickup (Yevtushok) was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries and later died at the hospital.

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

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

OSP was assisted by the Tualatin Police 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 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 Fish & Wildlife Seeks Public's Help To Identify Wolf Poacher - Union County -02/06/25

UNION COUNTY, Ore. Feb. 6, 2025 -- The Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public's help to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful take of a wolf in Union County.


On January 29, 2025, Fish and Wildlife troopers responded to Catherine Creek Lane, about 11 miles southeast of Union, Ore., where they located a wolf tracking collar. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife identified Collar OR 86 as belonging to the alpha male of the Frazier Mountain pack.

 

The wolf carcass was not located. OSP Fish and Wildlife troopers believe the collar was removed following the unlawful take of OR 86, likely within the month of January.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Turn In Poachers (TIP) hotline at 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone. Please reference case number SP25-032551.

Anyone with information may remain anonymous. If the information leads to a citation or arrest, a TIP reward of cash or preference points will be offered.

 

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 licenses or tags, 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

 

The Northwest Steelheaders Association and the Coastal Conservation Association sponsor, in part, the rewards for Games, Fish and Shellfish, and snagging/attempting to snag.

 

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 -- Highway 97 -- Klamath County -02/05/25

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. Feb. 5, 2025 -- On Sunday, February 2, 2025, Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 97 near milepost 249 in Klamath County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated that a green Ford Expedition, operated by Wyonna Elaine Weiser (38) of Chiloquin, was traveling southbound on Hwy. 97 when it slid sideways into the northbound lane, striking a white Ford F-350 towing a horse trailer operated by Franklin Scott Maricle (31) of Bend. During the crash, the F-350 struck the Expedition on the side. The Expedition came to rest in the northbound ditch and the F-350 came to rest blocking most of the highway.

 

Two of the Expedition's passengers, Winnie Mae Hescock (41) of Klamath Falls and Laurice Lee Foster (41) of Chiloquin, were pronounced deceased at the scene.  

 

The operator (Weiser) of the Expedition was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.

 

A passenger, Wauseka Brown Jr. (56) of Chiloquin, of the Expedition was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.

 

The operator (Franklin Maricle) of the F-350 was not injured.

 

Passengers Scott Nile Maricle (58) of Bend and Janelle Marci Maricle (32) of Bend of the F-350 were not injured.

 

Two male juvenile passengers, 21 months and 13 months, of the F-350 were not injured.

 

The highway was impacted for approximately one hour during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

 

OSP was assisted by Chiloquin Fire and Rescue 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 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 -- Clackamas County -02/05/25

CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. Feb. 5, 2025 -- On Sunday, February 2, 2025, Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 26 at Haley Road in Clackamas County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a silver GMC Envoy, operated by Richard Allan Kerron (79) of Boring, was traveling southbound on Haley Road when it began to enter the intersection of Hwy. 26. The GMC drove in front of a gold Toyota Camry, operated by Derek Lorenz (33) of Sandy, heading eastbound on Hwy. 26. The GMC and Toyota Camry collided, causing the GMC to turn on its top and crash into a gold Toyota Solara operated by Austin Christopher Moore (19) of Salem.

The operator of the GMC (Kerron) was pronounced deceased at the scene.

 

A passenger, Erlita Jean Kerron (82) of Boring, of the GMC was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.

 

The operator of the Toyota Camry (Lorenz) was not injured.

 

The operator Toyota Solara (Moore) was not injured.

 

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

OSP was assisted by the Sandy Fire Department, Clackamas 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 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 - Fatal Crash -- Hwy. 22 -- Linn County -01/31/25

UPDATE: On January 29, 2025, OSP was notified that the driver of the Ford, Delores Ann Carroll (76) of Redmond, died from injuries received during the crash.


 

 

 

LINN COUNTY, Ore. 22 Jan. 2025 -- On Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at about 11:34 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 22 near milepost 64 in Linn County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a red Cadillac, operated by Theodore Kleinman (79) of Redmond, was traveling eastbound on Hwy. 22 near Minto Road when it left the roadway and struck a blue Ford F15, operated by Delores Ann Carroll (76) of Redmond, head-on. Both drivers were seriously injured and transported to an area hospital. A passenger, Glenn L Carroll (51) of Redmond, in the Ford was transported with non-life-threatening injuries.

 

The driver of the Cadillac (Kleinman) later died at the hospital.

 

The highway was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene investigation by OSP's Collision Reconstruction Unit.  

OSP was assisted by the Turner Fire Department, Gates Fire Department, Idanha 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 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 138 -- Douglas County -01/31/25

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. 31 Jan. 2025 -- On Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 3:15 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash on Hwy. 138 near Roseburg.  

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a silver Honda Accord, operated by Jessica Rae Thompson (36) of Winston, was traveling eastbound on Hwy. 138 near milepost 5.3 when it veered off the south side of the highway and struck the embankment. The vehicle went airborne, rolled over, and came to rest down the embankment.
 

The operator (Thompson) was ejected from the vehicle and declared deceased at the scene. Thompson is not believed to have been wearing a seatbelt. Speed and impairment are believed to have been factors in the crash.

 

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

OSP was assisted by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Central Douglas Fire, 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. Members 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 - Coos County -01/29/25

Coos County, Ore 27 Jan 2025- On Monday, January 27, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 101, near milepost 247, in Coos County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Ford Ranger, operated by Judy Marie Scharf (79) of Bandon, crossed into the southbound lanes for unknown reasons and struck a southbound Chevrolet Silverado, operated by James Earl Yost (71) of Sixes, nearly head-on. 

 

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

 

The operator of the Chevrolet (Yost) suffered reported serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

 

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

 

OSP as assisted by Bandon Fire, Green Acres Fire, Coos 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 66 - Klamath County -01/29/25

Klamath County, Ore 27 Jan 2025- On Monday, January 27, 2025, at 7:46 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 66, near milepost 53, in Klamath County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Mini Cooper, operated by William Matthew McFall (45) of Klamath Falls, crossed over the center line, exited the roadway from the eastbound lane, and struck a tree.

 

The operator of the Mini Cooper (McFall) was transported to an area hospital and declared deceased.

 

The highway was impacted for approximately 30 minutes 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.

Oregon State Police Investigating Officer Involved Shooting - Marion County (Photo) -01/23/25

MARION COUNTY, Ore. 23 Jan. 2025 -- The Oregon State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Jan. 22, 2025, in Marion County.
 

At approximately 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 22, 2025, Salem Police officers were pursuing a wanted suspect near River Road and Gardenia Drive in Salem. The suspect, Shawn Lee Baker (42), fled into an apartment complex near the 3200 block of River Road North and toward a residential unit and was armed with a firearm.
 

Two officers confronted Baker and shots were fired striking Baker. Additional officers from the Salem Police Department and Keizer Police Department were immediately on scene. Despite lifesaving measures by responding police and medics, Baker died at the scene.
 

The involved officers have been identified as Salem Police Officers Chad Galusha and John Diaz. Galusha has been with the department for 16 years and Diaz for 23 years. As per standard protocol, both officers have been placed on administrative leave. 
 

 No police officers were injured in the incident.    

The Marion County Law Enforcement Officer Deadly Use of Force Plan under Senate Bill 111 has been initiated for this incident, and the Oregon State Police is conducting the primary investigation in coordination with the Marion County District Attorney's Office. The Keizer Police Department and Marion County Sheriff's Office are assisting in the investigation. Any further information will be released by the Marion County District Attorney's Office at the conclusion of the investigation. 

 

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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. 

   

Attached Media Files: firearm.JPG, magazine.JPG,

Oregon State Police And Linn County Sheriff’s Office Partner For Hwy. 20 Rescue (Photo) -01/22/25

Joint news release with the Linn County Sheriff's Office

LINN COUNTY, Ore. 22 Jan. 2025 -  Today, at 9:15 a.m., an Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Trooper encountered a vehicle on the shoulder of Hwy. 20 near milepost 68 and quickly determined the person associated with the vehicle was lost and in distress. The 30-year-old female had left her vehicle for unknown reasons and walked up a nearby U.S. Forest Service road.
 

Linn County Search and Rescue and an OSP Fish and Wildlife K-9 team responded to assist in the search. K-9 Scout tracked the individual and finally located her about a mile from the vehicle. Troopers remained with her, built a fire, and provided food and emergency blankets until search and rescue members arrived with a snowcat to transport her back to the highway.

 

Medics from the Sweet Home Fire Department then transported the individual to an area hospital for medical evaluation.
 

While the rescue was underway, the Linn County Sheriff's Office received two additional calls from motorists stranded on forest roads in the snow. Sheriff Michelle Duncan said, "This is a good reminder for motorists to always have a plan and adequate equipment if traveling or recreating in the snow." She continued, "Always let a friend or family member know your destination and carry a cell phone or rescue beacon. It's always a good idea to keep your car winter ready with safety items such as extra blankets or warm clothing, extra food and water, a first aid kit, and other survival items."


Oregon State Police Captain Kyle Kennedy said, "Winter weather can be unpredictable and conditions can change quickly. This rescue was a great team effort and we are grateful this individual was quickly located and transported to safety." 

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Fatal Crash -- Highway 224 -- Clackamas County -01/22/25

CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. 22 Jan. 2025 -- On Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, at about 8:30 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 224 near milepost 12 in Clackamas County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a red Dodge pickup, operated by Mark Loren McVicker (64) of Sandy, was driving westbound on Hwy. 224 near milepost 12 when it left the roadway, struck a tree, and rolled down a steep embankment on the south side of the highway. The vehicle came to rest about 40 feet down the embankment.

 

The driver (McVicker) was pronounced deceased at the scene.

 

The highway was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene investigation by OSP's Collision Reconstruction Unit.  

OSP was assisted by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, the Clackamas County Medical Examiner's Office, 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 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 -01/22/25

UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. 22 Jan. 2025 -- On Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at about 5:10 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle rollover on Interstate 82 in Umatilla County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a black Chevrolet Tahoe, operated by Madyson Braelyn Curtis (20) of Redmond, was traveling westbound on I-82 near milepost 8 when it left the roadway for an unknown reason. The vehicle rolled several times and eventually came to a rest in the medium.

 

The operator (Curtis) was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced deceased at the scene.

 

The highway was impacted for approximately 30 minutes during the on-scene investigation by OSP's Collision Reconstruction Unit.  

OSP was assisted by the Hermiston 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 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 Fish & Wildlife Seeks Assistance Identifying Angler - Umatilla County (Photo) -01/21/25

UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. 20 Jan. 2025 – The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public's help to identify the person(s) captured on camera while unlawfully angling on the Walla Walla River near Milton-Freewater. 

On Dec. 13 and Dec. 16, 2024, an individual was photographed while angling with what appeared to be trout/steelhead fishing gear. Trout and warmwater fish angling on the Walla Walla River had been closed since Oct. 31, 2024, and steelhead angling was not allowed during 2024.


Anyone with information is asked to contact Oregon State Police Dispatch at 1-800-452-7888, *OSP (*677), or email at TIP@osp.oregon.gov. Please reference case number #SP25-014834.

 

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

$300 Habitat destruction

$200 Illegally obtaining Oregon hunting or angling license or tags

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

$200 Game Fish & Shellfish

$200 Game Birds or Furbearers

$200 Spotlighting

$200 Snagging/Attempt to Snag

 

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)

 

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. 

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