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OSP Asking For Witnesses In Deschutes County Crash (Photo) - 07/14/26

DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (14 July 2026) – The Oregon State Police is seeking additional witnesses who may have seen a 2013 black Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck pulling a single-axle utility trailer on Highway 20E near milepost 41 on July 10, 2026.

 

On Friday, July 10, 2026, at 12:47 p.m., troopers responded to a three-vehicle crash on Hwy. 20E near milepost 41. The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound black Chevrolet Silverado attempted to pass a black Dodge 4500 towing a trailer. An eastbound Hyundai Elantra attempted to avoid a collision with the Chevrolet, lost control in the gravel eastbound shoulder, veered into the westbound lane, and collided with the trailer pulled by the Dodge 4500.  

  
The driver and passenger of the Hyundai were transported by air medic to a local hospital with serious injuries. 

 

The crash affected traffic for approximately five hours.

 

The operator of the Chevrolet was cited for careless driving and unsafe passing. OSP is asking for any witnesses who may have observed the vehicle driving westbound on Hwy. 20 at the moment of or prior to the collision.

 

Anyone with information is asked to call the OSP Northern Command Center dispatch at 800-442-0776 or *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone. Please reference case number SP26-255130.

 

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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.

Attached Media Files: Chevrolet Silverado,

OSP Asking For Witnesses In Deschutes County Crash (Photo) - 07/14/26

DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (14 July 2026) – The Oregon State Police is seeking additional witnesses who may have seen a 2013 black Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck pulling a single-axle utility trailer on Highway 20E near milepost 41 on July 10, 2026.

 

On Friday, July 10, 2026, at 12:47 p.m., troopers responded to a three-vehicle crash on Hwy. 20E near milepost 41. The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound black Chevrolet Silverado attempted to pass a black Dodge 4500 towing a trailer. An eastbound Hyundai Elantra attempted to avoid a collision with the Chevrolet, lost control in the gravel eastbound shoulder, veered into the westbound lane, and collided with the trailer pulled by the Dodge 4500.  

  
The driver and passenger of the Hyundai were transported by air medic to a local hospital with serious injuries. 

 

The crash affected traffic for approximately five hours.

 

The operator of the Chevrolet was cited for careless driving and unsafe passing. OSP is asking for any witnesses who may have observed the vehicle driving westbound on Hwy. 20 at the moment of or prior to the collision.

 

Anyone with information is asked to call the OSP Northern Command Center dispatch at 800-442-0776 or *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone. Please reference case number SP26-255130.

 

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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.

Attached Media Files: Chevrolet Silverado,

Fatal Crash – Highway 101 – Coos County - 07/14/26

COOS COUNTY, Ore. (14 June 2026) – On Monday, July 13, 2026, at 10:07 a.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash on US 101 near milepost 240 in Coos County, approximately one mile south of Coos Bay.     

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound blue Chevrolet Venture van, operated by Taylor Anthony Harris (29) of Coos Bay, drifted off the roadway into the median separating the northbound and southbound lanes. The vehicle overcorrected, traveled across both northbound lanes, and left the roadway. It went down an embankment, rolled, and came to rest on its roof. 

 

A juvenile passenger in the Chevrolet was transported to an area hospital and later pronounced deceased.   

 

The operator of the Chevrolet (Harris) was transported to an area hospital with reported serious injuries.   

 

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

 

Prior to the arrival of medical services, a passerby performed CPR on the juvenile until first responders arrived. The Oregon State Police acknowledges the actions of the passerby and recognizes that motor vehicle crashes involving children are especially traumatic for all involved.     

 

OSP was assisted by Coos Central Fire & Rescue, Greenacres Fire & Rescue, Bay Cities 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 – Coos County - 07/14/26

COOS COUNTY, Ore. (14 June 2026) – On Monday, July 13, 2026, at 10:07 a.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash on US 101 near milepost 240 in Coos County, approximately one mile south of Coos Bay.     

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound blue Chevrolet Venture van, operated by Taylor Anthony Harris (29) of Coos Bay, drifted off the roadway into the median separating the northbound and southbound lanes. The vehicle overcorrected, traveled across both northbound lanes, and left the roadway. It went down an embankment, rolled, and came to rest on its roof. 

 

A juvenile passenger in the Chevrolet was transported to an area hospital and later pronounced deceased.   

 

The operator of the Chevrolet (Harris) was transported to an area hospital with reported serious injuries.   

 

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

 

Prior to the arrival of medical services, a passerby performed CPR on the juvenile until first responders arrived. The Oregon State Police acknowledges the actions of the passerby and recognizes that motor vehicle crashes involving children are especially traumatic for all involved.     

 

OSP was assisted by Coos Central Fire & Rescue, Greenacres Fire & Rescue, Bay Cities 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 18 – Yamhill County - 07/13/26

YAMHILL COUNTY, Ore. (13 July 2026) – On Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 2:06 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 18 near milepost 58 in Yamhill County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a silver Honda Civic, operated by Jayce Alan Hall (19) of Salem, was traveling westbound on Hwy. 18 near Newberg when it failed to negotiate a turn, drifted into the eastbound lane, and collided head-on with a white International commercial motor vehicle, operated by Robert Emmanuel Hunter (43) of Portland.

  
The operator of the Honda (Hall) was pronounced deceased at the scene.

 

Honda passenger Isaiah Jacob Aas (18) of Salem was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.

 

The operator of the International (Hunter) was reportedly not injured, remained on scene and was cooperative with the investigation.

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by the Newberg-Dundee Police Department, Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office, Newberg Fire Department, Tualatin Valley 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 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 18 – Yamhill County - 07/13/26

YAMHILL COUNTY, Ore. (13 July 2026) – On Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 2:06 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 18 near milepost 58 in Yamhill County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a silver Honda Civic, operated by Jayce Alan Hall (19) of Salem, was traveling westbound on Hwy. 18 near Newberg when it failed to negotiate a turn, drifted into the eastbound lane, and collided head-on with a white International commercial motor vehicle, operated by Robert Emmanuel Hunter (43) of Portland.

  
The operator of the Honda (Hall) was pronounced deceased at the scene.

 

Honda passenger Isaiah Jacob Aas (18) of Salem was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.

 

The operator of the International (Hunter) was reportedly not injured, remained on scene and was cooperative with the investigation.

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by the Newberg-Dundee Police Department, Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office, Newberg Fire Department, Tualatin Valley 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 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 395 – Grant County - 07/11/26

GRANT COUNTY, Ore. (11 July 2026) – On Friday, July 10, 2026, at approximately 3:30 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 395 near milepost 15 in Grant County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a blue Toyota Prius, operated by a 17-year-old female, was traveling northbound at a high rate of speed when it failed to negotiate a curve and skidded across the southbound lane, crossed the gravel shoulder, and traveled down a steep embankment.

 

A 16-year-old female passenger in the Toyota was ejected from the vehicle and declared deceased at the scene. The passenger is not believed to have been wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.

 

The operator of the vehicle was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.

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

 

Impairment is not believed to have been a contributing factor in the crash. 

 

OSP was assisted by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Blue Mountain Hospital 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 395 – Grant County - 07/11/26

GRANT COUNTY, Ore. (11 July 2026) – On Friday, July 10, 2026, at approximately 3:30 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 395 near milepost 15 in Grant County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a blue Toyota Prius, operated by a 17-year-old female, was traveling northbound at a high rate of speed when it failed to negotiate a curve and skidded across the southbound lane, crossed the gravel shoulder, and traveled down a steep embankment.

 

A 16-year-old female passenger in the Toyota was ejected from the vehicle and declared deceased at the scene. The passenger is not believed to have been wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.

 

The operator of the vehicle was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.

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

 

Impairment is not believed to have been a contributing factor in the crash. 

 

OSP was assisted by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Blue Mountain Hospital 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.

UPDATE: Fatal Crash – Interstate 84 – Umatilla County - 07/10/26

UPDATE: Crash date corrected to Wednesday, July 8, 2026. 

 

 

UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. (10 July 2026) – On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at approximately 8:46 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single‑vehicle fatal crash on Interstate 84 near milepost 207 in Umatilla County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a silver Ford Explorer, operated by Isaac Joseph Ciriano Jr. (50) of Pendleton, was traveling westbound on I‑84 near Pendleton when it left the roadway for an unknown reason. The vehicle rolled twice, ejecting the driver.
 

The operator (Ciriano) was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. He later died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.
 

The highway was impacted for approximately 30 minutes during the on‑scene investigation.


OSP was assisted by Pendleton Fire and 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.

UPDATE: Fatal Crash – Interstate 84 – Umatilla County - 07/10/26

UPDATE: Crash date corrected to Wednesday, July 8, 2026. 

 

 

UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. (10 July 2026) – On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at approximately 8:46 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single‑vehicle fatal crash on Interstate 84 near milepost 207 in Umatilla County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a silver Ford Explorer, operated by Isaac Joseph Ciriano Jr. (50) of Pendleton, was traveling westbound on I‑84 near Pendleton when it left the roadway for an unknown reason. The vehicle rolled twice, ejecting the driver.
 

The operator (Ciriano) was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. He later died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.
 

The highway was impacted for approximately 30 minutes during the on‑scene investigation.


OSP was assisted by Pendleton Fire and 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.

UPDATE - Officer Involved Shooting - Seaside - 07/09/26

UPDATE: The suspect has been identified as Hayes Miles McCloud (24) of Eatonville, Washington. 

SEASIDE, Ore. (8 July 2026) – On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at approximately 1:36 p.m., Oregon State Police received a Be On the Lookout (BOLO) for an adult male operating a silver Toyota 4Runner who was wanted on homicide charges out of Washington state and believed to be headed into Oregon.


OSP rapidly mobilized units around the state and issued a statewide Attempt to Locate (ATL) to alert local police agencies.


Just after 5 p.m., OSP received information that the suspect was possibly on the northern Oregon coast. At approximately 6:19 p.m., officers from the Seaside Police Department located the suspect inside his vehicle on Sunset Boulevard near Greenway Drive in Seaside. Officers from the Gearhart and Cannon Beach Police Departments responded to the area to assist Seaside police. 


As officers approached the vehicle, the suspect fired at responding officers and officers from the Gearhart and Cannon Beach Police Departments returned fire. Following the exchange of gunfire, the suspect drove away. The suspect was found a short time later deceased inside the vehicle a short distance from the initial location.


There were no other reported injuries.


The involved officers will be placed on administrative leave during the investigation per standard protocol.


Pursuant to standard protocols for deadly force incidents (Senate Bill 111 protocol) the Oregon State Police is leading the investigation with the assistance of the Clatsop County Major Crimes Team.


The suspect’s identity will be released when all required notifications have been finalized.


The investigation is ongoing. No additional information about the incident is available for release at this time. Future updates will be provided by the Clatsop County District Attorney’s Office.

 

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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.

UPDATE - Officer Involved Shooting - Seaside - 07/09/26

UPDATE: The suspect has been identified as Hayes Miles McCloud (24) of Eatonville, Washington. 

SEASIDE, Ore. (8 July 2026) – On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at approximately 1:36 p.m., Oregon State Police received a Be On the Lookout (BOLO) for an adult male operating a silver Toyota 4Runner who was wanted on homicide charges out of Washington state and believed to be headed into Oregon.


OSP rapidly mobilized units around the state and issued a statewide Attempt to Locate (ATL) to alert local police agencies.


Just after 5 p.m., OSP received information that the suspect was possibly on the northern Oregon coast. At approximately 6:19 p.m., officers from the Seaside Police Department located the suspect inside his vehicle on Sunset Boulevard near Greenway Drive in Seaside. Officers from the Gearhart and Cannon Beach Police Departments responded to the area to assist Seaside police. 


As officers approached the vehicle, the suspect fired at responding officers and officers from the Gearhart and Cannon Beach Police Departments returned fire. Following the exchange of gunfire, the suspect drove away. The suspect was found a short time later deceased inside the vehicle a short distance from the initial location.


There were no other reported injuries.


The involved officers will be placed on administrative leave during the investigation per standard protocol.


Pursuant to standard protocols for deadly force incidents (Senate Bill 111 protocol) the Oregon State Police is leading the investigation with the assistance of the Clatsop County Major Crimes Team.


The suspect’s identity will be released when all required notifications have been finalized.


The investigation is ongoing. No additional information about the incident is available for release at this time. Future updates will be provided by the Clatsop County District Attorney’s Office.

 

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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 82 – Umatilla County - 07/07/26

UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. (7 July 2026) – On Sunday, July 5, 2026, at approximately 12:01 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 82 near milepost 2 in Umatilla County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a black Dodge Ram, operated by Adrian Lopez Clara (28) of Kennewick (WA), was traveling westbound on I-82 near Umatilla when it failed to maintain the lane of travel and left the roadway causing the vehicle to roll several times.

 

A Dodge passenger, Martin Romulo Diaz (42) of Kennewick (WA) was declared deceased at the scene.

 

The operator of the Dodge (Adrian Lopez Clara) was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.

 

Another Dodge passenger, Juan Lopez Nazairo (48) of Kennewick (WA), was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.

 

Dodge passenger, Jesus Lopez Clara (21) of Kennewick (WA), was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.

 

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

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by the Umatilla Police Department, the Washington State Patrol, 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 82 – Umatilla County - 07/07/26

UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. (7 July 2026) – On Sunday, July 5, 2026, at approximately 12:01 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 82 near milepost 2 in Umatilla County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a black Dodge Ram, operated by Adrian Lopez Clara (28) of Kennewick (WA), was traveling westbound on I-82 near Umatilla when it failed to maintain the lane of travel and left the roadway causing the vehicle to roll several times.

 

A Dodge passenger, Martin Romulo Diaz (42) of Kennewick (WA) was declared deceased at the scene.

 

The operator of the Dodge (Adrian Lopez Clara) was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.

 

Another Dodge passenger, Juan Lopez Nazairo (48) of Kennewick (WA), was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.

 

Dodge passenger, Jesus Lopez Clara (21) of Kennewick (WA), was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.

 

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

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by the Umatilla Police Department, the Washington State Patrol, 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 7 – Grant County - 07/06/26

GRANT COUNTY, Ore. (6 July 2026) – On Sunday, July 5, 2026, at approximately 2:38 p.m., Oregon State Police responded toa single-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 7 near milepost 7 in Grant County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a gray Dodge van pulling a utility trailer, operated by Fred Lynn Doke (76) of Falls City, was traveling northbound on Hwy. 7 near Prairie City when it left the roadway for an unknown reason. The vehicle and trailer traveled down a rocky embankment where the van landed upside down with the trailer landing on top of the van.

 

The operator of the Dodge van (Doke) was pronounced deceased at the scene.

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by the Grant County Sheriff’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 – Highway 7 – Grant County - 07/06/26

GRANT COUNTY, Ore. (6 July 2026) – On Sunday, July 5, 2026, at approximately 2:38 p.m., Oregon State Police responded toa single-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 7 near milepost 7 in Grant County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a gray Dodge van pulling a utility trailer, operated by Fred Lynn Doke (76) of Falls City, was traveling northbound on Hwy. 7 near Prairie City when it left the roadway for an unknown reason. The vehicle and trailer traveled down a rocky embankment where the van landed upside down with the trailer landing on top of the van.

 

The operator of the Dodge van (Doke) was pronounced deceased at the scene.

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by the Grant County Sheriff’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 – Highway 18 – Lincoln County - 07/03/26

LINCOLN COUNTY, Ore. (3 July 2026) – On Thursday, July 2, 2026, at approximately 10:10 a.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 18 near milepost 1 in Lincoln County.  

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a gray Nissan pickup, operated by Bryan James Anderson (35) of Grand Ronde, was traveling eastbound on Hwy. 18 and for unknown reasons entered the westbound lane where it collided head-on with a westbound blue Ford Maverick pickup, operated by Jenny Fiddyment Wiens (63) of Salem.   

 

The operator of the Nissan (Anderson) was pronounced deceased at the scene. Anderson was reportedly not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.     

 

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

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by North Lincoln Fire & 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 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 18 – Lincoln County - 07/03/26

LINCOLN COUNTY, Ore. (3 July 2026) – On Thursday, July 2, 2026, at approximately 10:10 a.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 18 near milepost 1 in Lincoln County.  

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a gray Nissan pickup, operated by Bryan James Anderson (35) of Grand Ronde, was traveling eastbound on Hwy. 18 and for unknown reasons entered the westbound lane where it collided head-on with a westbound blue Ford Maverick pickup, operated by Jenny Fiddyment Wiens (63) of Salem.   

 

The operator of the Nissan (Anderson) was pronounced deceased at the scene. Anderson was reportedly not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.     

 

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

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by North Lincoln Fire & 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 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 - 07/03/26

LANE COUNTY, Ore. (3 July 2026) – On Thursday, July 2, 2026, at approximately 11:40 a.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 58 near milepost 12 in Lane County.   

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a dark green Toyota Camry, operated by Sarah Rachel Pratt (55) of Lowell, was turning onto Hwy. 58 from a gravel driveway. An eastbound dark green Ford F-250, operated by Jesse Barrong (51) of Springfield, struck the Toyota on the driver’s side door as the Toyota entered the eastbound lane.    

 

The operator of the Toyota (Pratt) was pronounced deceased at the scene.   

 

The operator of the Ford (Barrong) was not injured.  

 

An adult passenger in the Ford was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.  

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by the Eugene-Springfield Fire Department, Lowell Rural Fire Protection District, 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 - 07/03/26

LANE COUNTY, Ore. (3 July 2026) – On Thursday, July 2, 2026, at approximately 11:40 a.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 58 near milepost 12 in Lane County.   

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a dark green Toyota Camry, operated by Sarah Rachel Pratt (55) of Lowell, was turning onto Hwy. 58 from a gravel driveway. An eastbound dark green Ford F-250, operated by Jesse Barrong (51) of Springfield, struck the Toyota on the driver’s side door as the Toyota entered the eastbound lane.    

 

The operator of the Toyota (Pratt) was pronounced deceased at the scene.   

 

The operator of the Ford (Barrong) was not injured.  

 

An adult passenger in the Ford was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.  

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by the Eugene-Springfield Fire Department, Lowell Rural Fire Protection District, 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 140 – Klamath County - 07/02/26

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. (2 July 2026) –   On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at approximately 4:18 p.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle fatal crash on Highway 140 near milepost 30 in Klamath County.   

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a black Honda motorcycle, operated by Wesley Carl Lawson (74) of Bonanza, was traveling eastbound on Hwy. 140 near Kingfisher Drive when the motorcycle left the roadway for an unknown reason and crashed on the eastbound shoulder.     

 

The operator of the Honda (Lawson) was declared deceased at the scene.   

 

The highway was impacted for approximately one hour during the on-scene investigation.  

 

OSP was assisted by the Bonanza Fire Department, Life Flight, 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 140 – Klamath County - 07/02/26

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. (2 July 2026) –   On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at approximately 4:18 p.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle fatal crash on Highway 140 near milepost 30 in Klamath County.   

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a black Honda motorcycle, operated by Wesley Carl Lawson (74) of Bonanza, was traveling eastbound on Hwy. 140 near Kingfisher Drive when the motorcycle left the roadway for an unknown reason and crashed on the eastbound shoulder.     

 

The operator of the Honda (Lawson) was declared deceased at the scene.   

 

The highway was impacted for approximately one hour during the on-scene investigation.  

 

OSP was assisted by the Bonanza Fire Department, Life Flight, 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. 

OSP Fish & Wildlife Investigation Results In Lifetime Hunting Revocation And Over $114,000 In Fines (Photo) - 07/01/26

UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. (1 July 2026) – The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division recently concluded a significant investigation with the sentencing of Christopher George Matson (48) of Umatilla. In two separate court cases, Matson was sentenced to 24 months probation, a lifetime hunting license revocation, 300 hours of community service, forfeiture of firearms and property seized, and more than $114,000 in fines.

 

In 2024, OSP received information that Matson, a former Oregon Department of Corrections Officer, had been illegally taking big game animals. In February 2025, OSP served a search warrant, and multiple big game animals and firearms were seized as evidence. Sixty-seven criminal charges were referred for prosecution, ranging from unlawful take/possession of a black bear with the aid of bait, falsely applying for a license/tag, unlawful take/possession of buck deer, unlawful take of antlerless elk, loaning/borrowing big game tags, unlawful possession of silencers, unlawful possession of a short-barreled rifle, hunting during prohibited hours, failing to validate a big game tag, and unlawful take/possession of a game bird. The charges spanned multiple counties, and the case was handled by the Oregon Department of Justice Wildlife Anti-Poaching Resource Prosecutor.

 

On June 18, 2026, Matson pleaded guilty in Grant County Circuit Court to four counts of unlawful take of buck deer (felony and misdemeanor), and three counts of unlawful take of black bear (felony and misdemeanor). He was sentenced to 18 months of probation, lifetime hunting license revocation, 300 hours of community service, forfeiture of all firearms and property seized, and a $52,500 fine payable to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

 

On June 29, 2026, Matson pleaded guilty in Umatilla County Circuit Court to unlawful possession of a short-barreled rifle (felony), unlawful possession of a silencer (felony), unlawful possession of multiple wildlife (misdemeanor), and unlawful take of mule deer (felony). He was sentenced to 24 months of probation, lifetime hunting license revocation, 300 hours of community service (to run concurrently), forfeiture of all property seized, and a $62,000 fine payable to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

 

Oregon Department of Justice Wildlife Anti-Poaching Resource Prosecutor Jay Hall said, “This is another example of serial poaching which rises to the level of felony conduct based solely on the repeated poaching conduct and impact of one individual on Oregon’s game mammals.” He continued, “The conduct across the several counties amounts to one of the highest damage amounts done to Oregon wildlife by any singular actor.”

 

OSP would like to thank the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife for their assistance with interviews and evidence collection across the state of Washington, as well as the many witnesses that came forward to provide information during the course of this investigation.

 

 

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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.

Attached Media Files: Seized Firearms, Seized Items,

OSP Fish & Wildlife Investigation Results In Lifetime Hunting Revocation And Over $114,000 In Fines (Photo) - 07/01/26

UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. (1 July 2026) – The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division recently concluded a significant investigation with the sentencing of Christopher George Matson (48) of Umatilla. In two separate court cases, Matson was sentenced to 24 months probation, a lifetime hunting license revocation, 300 hours of community service, forfeiture of firearms and property seized, and more than $114,000 in fines.

 

In 2024, OSP received information that Matson, a former Oregon Department of Corrections Officer, had been illegally taking big game animals. In February 2025, OSP served a search warrant, and multiple big game animals and firearms were seized as evidence. Sixty-seven criminal charges were referred for prosecution, ranging from unlawful take/possession of a black bear with the aid of bait, falsely applying for a license/tag, unlawful take/possession of buck deer, unlawful take of antlerless elk, loaning/borrowing big game tags, unlawful possession of silencers, unlawful possession of a short-barreled rifle, hunting during prohibited hours, failing to validate a big game tag, and unlawful take/possession of a game bird. The charges spanned multiple counties, and the case was handled by the Oregon Department of Justice Wildlife Anti-Poaching Resource Prosecutor.

 

On June 18, 2026, Matson pleaded guilty in Grant County Circuit Court to four counts of unlawful take of buck deer (felony and misdemeanor), and three counts of unlawful take of black bear (felony and misdemeanor). He was sentenced to 18 months of probation, lifetime hunting license revocation, 300 hours of community service, forfeiture of all firearms and property seized, and a $52,500 fine payable to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

 

On June 29, 2026, Matson pleaded guilty in Umatilla County Circuit Court to unlawful possession of a short-barreled rifle (felony), unlawful possession of a silencer (felony), unlawful possession of multiple wildlife (misdemeanor), and unlawful take of mule deer (felony). He was sentenced to 24 months of probation, lifetime hunting license revocation, 300 hours of community service (to run concurrently), forfeiture of all property seized, and a $62,000 fine payable to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

 

Oregon Department of Justice Wildlife Anti-Poaching Resource Prosecutor Jay Hall said, “This is another example of serial poaching which rises to the level of felony conduct based solely on the repeated poaching conduct and impact of one individual on Oregon’s game mammals.” He continued, “The conduct across the several counties amounts to one of the highest damage amounts done to Oregon wildlife by any singular actor.”

 

OSP would like to thank the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife for their assistance with interviews and evidence collection across the state of Washington, as well as the many witnesses that came forward to provide information during the course of this investigation.

 

 

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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.

Attached Media Files: Seized Firearms, Seized Items,

Fatal Crash – Highway 101 – Curry County - 06/29/26

CURRY COUNTY, Ore. (29 June 2026) – On Friday, June 26, 2026, at approximately 8:20 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 101 near milepost 312 in Curry County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a black Chrysler Pacifica, operated by Luke Anree May Dizon (18) of Covington (WA), was traveling northbound on Hwy. 101 near Port Orford when it drifted into the oncoming lane and collided head-on with a small school bus that had been converted into a motorhome, operated by David Eugene Johansen (73) of Fort Bragg (CA).

 

The operator of the Chrysler (Dizon) was declared deceased at the scene and had reportedly fallen asleep at the wheel.

 

Chrysler passenger Maryanne Drake (18) of Auburn (WA) was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.

 

Two other adult passengers in the Chrysler were transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.

 

One adult Chrysler passenger was not injured.

 

The operator of the converted motorhome (Johansen) was reportedly not injured.

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by the Curry County Sheriff’s Office, the Gold Beach 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 – Curry County - 06/29/26

CURRY COUNTY, Ore. (29 June 2026) – On Friday, June 26, 2026, at approximately 8:20 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 101 near milepost 312 in Curry County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a black Chrysler Pacifica, operated by Luke Anree May Dizon (18) of Covington (WA), was traveling northbound on Hwy. 101 near Port Orford when it drifted into the oncoming lane and collided head-on with a small school bus that had been converted into a motorhome, operated by David Eugene Johansen (73) of Fort Bragg (CA).

 

The operator of the Chrysler (Dizon) was declared deceased at the scene and had reportedly fallen asleep at the wheel.

 

Chrysler passenger Maryanne Drake (18) of Auburn (WA) was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.

 

Two other adult passengers in the Chrysler were transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.

 

One adult Chrysler passenger was not injured.

 

The operator of the converted motorhome (Johansen) was reportedly not injured.

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by the Curry County Sheriff’s Office, the Gold Beach 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 97 – Klamath County - 06/24/26

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. (23 June 2026) – On Monday, June 22, 2026, at 10:07 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a fatal vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash on Highway 97 near milepost 200 in Klamath County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a white Freightliner commercial motor vehicle, operated by Larry Dotson (44) of Vicksburg (MS), was traveling southbound on Hwy. 97 near Chemult when it struck a pedestrian, Scott Henry Beggio (67) of Klamath Falls, who was standing in the southbound lane of travel. The pedestrian is believed to have been in the roadway attempting to catch his dog, which had run into the road.

 

The pedestrian (Beggio) was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Freightliner (Dotson) was reportedly not injured.

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

OSP was assisted by the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office, Chemult Rural Fire Protection District, 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 97 – Klamath County - 06/24/26

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. (23 June 2026) – On Monday, June 22, 2026, at 10:07 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a fatal vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash on Highway 97 near milepost 200 in Klamath County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a white Freightliner commercial motor vehicle, operated by Larry Dotson (44) of Vicksburg (MS), was traveling southbound on Hwy. 97 near Chemult when it struck a pedestrian, Scott Henry Beggio (67) of Klamath Falls, who was standing in the southbound lane of travel. The pedestrian is believed to have been in the roadway attempting to catch his dog, which had run into the road.

 

The pedestrian (Beggio) was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Freightliner (Dotson) was reportedly not injured.

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

OSP was assisted by the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office, Chemult Rural Fire Protection District, 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 126 – Deschutes County - 06/23/26

DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (23 June 2026) – On Friday, June 19, 2026, at 12:05 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 126 near milepost 103.5 in Deschutes County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a black GMC Sierra pulling a tandem axle dump trailer, operated by Luis Alberto Santos Milan (26) of Bend, was traveling westbound on Highway 126 near Redmond when it attempted to avoid slowing traffic and crossed into the eastbound travel lane. An eastbound gray Honda Accord, operated by Christopher Richard Pettit (58) of Gilchrist, collided head-on with the dump trailer in the eastbound travel lane.   

 

A passenger in the Honda, Michelle Renee Pettit (59) of Gilchrist, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

 

The operator of the Honda (Christopher Pettit) was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.

 

The operator of the GMC (Santos Milan) was reportedly not injured. Santos Milan remained on-scene and cooperated with the investigation.

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, local 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 – Highway 126 – Deschutes County - 06/23/26

DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (23 June 2026) – On Friday, June 19, 2026, at 12:05 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 126 near milepost 103.5 in Deschutes County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a black GMC Sierra pulling a tandem axle dump trailer, operated by Luis Alberto Santos Milan (26) of Bend, was traveling westbound on Highway 126 near Redmond when it attempted to avoid slowing traffic and crossed into the eastbound travel lane. An eastbound gray Honda Accord, operated by Christopher Richard Pettit (58) of Gilchrist, collided head-on with the dump trailer in the eastbound travel lane.   

 

A passenger in the Honda, Michelle Renee Pettit (59) of Gilchrist, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

 

The operator of the Honda (Christopher Pettit) was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.

 

The operator of the GMC (Santos Milan) was reportedly not injured. Santos Milan remained on-scene and cooperated with the investigation.

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, local 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 – Highway 39 – Klamath County - 06/18/26

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. (18 June 2026) – On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 11:21 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 39 near milepost 2 in Klamath County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a white Kia Sedona, operated by Fatima Abrica Torres (38) of Merrill, was traveling southbound on Highway 39 near the intersection of Highway 140 when it was struck by a silver Chrysler PT Cruiser, operated by Lenayah Priscilla King (71) of Bonanza, who was attempting to make a left-hand turn onto Highway 39 to travel northbound. The Chrysler stopped at the stop sign; however, it failed to yield the right of way to southbound traffic.   


The operator of the Chrysler (King) was pronounced deceased at the scene.

 

The operator of the Kia (Torres) and two juvenile passengers were transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.

 

The highway was impacted for approximately 30 minutes during the on-scene investigation.

 

OSP was assisted by Klamath 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. 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 39 – Klamath County - 06/18/26

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. (18 June 2026) – On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 11:21 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 39 near milepost 2 in Klamath County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a white Kia Sedona, operated by Fatima Abrica Torres (38) of Merrill, was traveling southbound on Highway 39 near the intersection of Highway 140 when it was struck by a silver Chrysler PT Cruiser, operated by Lenayah Priscilla King (71) of Bonanza, who was attempting to make a left-hand turn onto Highway 39 to travel northbound. The Chrysler stopped at the stop sign; however, it failed to yield the right of way to southbound traffic.   


The operator of the Chrysler (King) was pronounced deceased at the scene.

 

The operator of the Kia (Torres) and two juvenile passengers were transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.

 

The highway was impacted for approximately 30 minutes during the on-scene investigation.

 

OSP was assisted by Klamath 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. 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.

Officer Involved Shooting - Lincoln County - 06/17/26

On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at approximately 3:54 p.m., Oregon State Police and the Newport Police Department conducted a follow-up investigation that culminated in the use of deadly physical force near the 1500 block of the Siletz River Highway. The Lincoln County Major Crimes Team is responding to investigate the incident.


The suspect is deceased. 

 

No police officers or members of the community were injured during the incident. 

 

Residents are asked to keep clear of the area. There is no ongoing threat to the public.

 

This is an active investigation, and no further information is available at this time. Any additional information will be released by the Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office or the Lincoln County Major Crimes Team.

Officer Involved Shooting - Lincoln County - 06/17/26

On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at approximately 3:54 p.m., Oregon State Police and the Newport Police Department conducted a follow-up investigation that culminated in the use of deadly physical force near the 1500 block of the Siletz River Highway. The Lincoln County Major Crimes Team is responding to investigate the incident.


The suspect is deceased. 

 

No police officers or members of the community were injured during the incident. 

 

Residents are asked to keep clear of the area. There is no ongoing threat to the public.

 

This is an active investigation, and no further information is available at this time. Any additional information will be released by the Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office or the Lincoln County Major Crimes Team.

Fatal Crash – Highway 126 – Lane County - 06/16/26

LANE COUNTY, Ore. (16 June 2026) – On Monday, June 15, 2026, at 3:53 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 126 near milepost 52 in Lane County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a red Mazda3, operated by John Michael Unrein (46) of Springfield, was traveling westbound on Highway 126 near Fisher Road when it crossed the center line for an unknown reason and collided head-on with an eastbound white Chevrolet Equinox, operated by Gina Mae Nix (51) of Veneta. The Chevrolet rolled over and came to rest in the westbound lane. The Mazda3 continued in the eastbound lane and collided head-on with a red Hyundai Elantra, operated by Laura Valent Reales Gutierrez (23), city of residence unknown.  


The operator of the Mazda3 (Unrein) was pronounced deceased at the scene.

 

The operator of the Chevrolet (Nix) and an adult passenger were not injured.

 

The operator of the Hyundai (Reales Gutierrez) was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, Lane Fire Authority, 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 – Highway 126 – Lane County - 06/16/26

LANE COUNTY, Ore. (16 June 2026) – On Monday, June 15, 2026, at 3:53 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 126 near milepost 52 in Lane County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a red Mazda3, operated by John Michael Unrein (46) of Springfield, was traveling westbound on Highway 126 near Fisher Road when it crossed the center line for an unknown reason and collided head-on with an eastbound white Chevrolet Equinox, operated by Gina Mae Nix (51) of Veneta. The Chevrolet rolled over and came to rest in the westbound lane. The Mazda3 continued in the eastbound lane and collided head-on with a red Hyundai Elantra, operated by Laura Valent Reales Gutierrez (23), city of residence unknown.  


The operator of the Mazda3 (Unrein) was pronounced deceased at the scene.

 

The operator of the Chevrolet (Nix) and an adult passenger were not injured.

 

The operator of the Hyundai (Reales Gutierrez) was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, Lane Fire Authority, 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 – Highway 164 – Linn County - 06/16/26

LINN COUNTY, Ore. (16 June 2026) – On Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 10:01 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus motorcycle fatal crash on Highway 164 near milepost 7 in Linn County.  


The preliminary investigation indicated a green Dodge Ram, operated by Jason Richard Jones (47) of Albany, was traveling westbound on Hwy. 164 near Albany when it collided with a red Honda motorcycle operated by Christopher Adam Brown (41) of Albany, traveling southbound at the intersection of Scravel Hill Road.

 

The operator of the Honda motorcycle (Brown) was declared deceased at the scene.

 

The operator of the Dodge Ram (Jones) was reportedly not injured.

 

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

 

Jones was arrested for DUII, reckless driving, driving while suspended, and manslaughter in the second degree and was lodged at the Linn County Jail.

 

The investigation is ongoing and no additional information is available for release at this time.

 

OSP was assisted by the Jefferson Fire District, Albany 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 164 – Linn County - 06/16/26

LINN COUNTY, Ore. (16 June 2026) – On Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 10:01 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus motorcycle fatal crash on Highway 164 near milepost 7 in Linn County.  


The preliminary investigation indicated a green Dodge Ram, operated by Jason Richard Jones (47) of Albany, was traveling westbound on Hwy. 164 near Albany when it collided with a red Honda motorcycle operated by Christopher Adam Brown (41) of Albany, traveling southbound at the intersection of Scravel Hill Road.

 

The operator of the Honda motorcycle (Brown) was declared deceased at the scene.

 

The operator of the Dodge Ram (Jones) was reportedly not injured.

 

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

 

Jones was arrested for DUII, reckless driving, driving while suspended, and manslaughter in the second degree and was lodged at the Linn County Jail.

 

The investigation is ongoing and no additional information is available for release at this time.

 

OSP was assisted by the Jefferson Fire District, Albany 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.