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Fatal Crash - Highway 38 - Douglas County - 12/11/25

Douglas County, Ore. (Dec. 11, 2025)- On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 5:20 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 38, near milepost 22, in Douglas County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Buick Enclave, operated by David Michael Lawson (48) of Elkton, entered the westbound lane for unknown reasons and struck a westbound Freightliner commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Kevin Morgan Leiser (65) of Vancouver (WA). The collision caused the Buick Enclave to spin uncontrollably in the roadway, where it was struck by a westbound Buick LaCrosse, operated by Krystal Richelle Jacks (53) of Elkton, before rolling and coming to rest on its side.

 

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

 

The operator of the Freightliner (Leiser) suffered reported minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital.


The operator of the Buick LaCrosse (Jacks) was reportedly uninjured.

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by Scottsburg 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 38 - Douglas County - 12/11/25

Douglas County, Ore. (Dec. 11, 2025)- On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 5:20 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 38, near milepost 22, in Douglas County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Buick Enclave, operated by David Michael Lawson (48) of Elkton, entered the westbound lane for unknown reasons and struck a westbound Freightliner commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Kevin Morgan Leiser (65) of Vancouver (WA). The collision caused the Buick Enclave to spin uncontrollably in the roadway, where it was struck by a westbound Buick LaCrosse, operated by Krystal Richelle Jacks (53) of Elkton, before rolling and coming to rest on its side.

 

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

 

The operator of the Freightliner (Leiser) suffered reported minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital.


The operator of the Buick LaCrosse (Jacks) was reportedly uninjured.

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by Scottsburg 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.

Fish & Wildlife Asking For The Public’s Assistance To Identify Poacher – Lincoln County (Photo) - 12/10/25

Lincoln County, Ore. (10 Dec. 2025) – Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public's help to locate the person(s) responsible for the waste of one cow elk in Lincoln County near Waldport.

 

On November 28, 2025, Fish and Wildlife troopers responded to a report of a dead cow elk in the Alsea Unit within the Siuslaw National Forest. The cow elk was found in a remote area near the end of U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Road 3462, off the main USFS 58 Boundary Road. The entire cow elk had been shot and left to waste. Additionally, the intestinal remains of a bull elk were discovered nearby, indicating that someone had likely shot and taken a bull elk from the same area around the same time.

 

The investigation determined the elk were most likely shot sometime between November 22 and November 24.   

 

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Oregon State Police Dispatch at 1-800-452-7888, call *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone, or email TIP@osp.oregon.gov. Please reference case number SP25-482212.

 

Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators

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

 

The TIP program offers preference point rewards for information that leads to an arrest or 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 that leads to an arrest or 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 a hunting or angling license or tag, lending or borrowing big game tags, spotlighting, or snagging.

 

Cash Rewards

Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) cash rewards:

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

$1,000 Elk, Deer, or Antelope

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

$300 Habitat destruction

$200 Illegally obtaining Oregon hunting or angling license or tags

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

$200 Game Birds or Furbearers

$200 Spotlighting

 

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

 

Oregon Wildlife Coalition (OWC) Cash Rewards:

$500 Hawk, Falcon, Eagle, Owl, Osprey

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

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

Oregon Outfitters & Guides Association (OOGA) Cash Rewards:

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

 

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

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

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

For more information, visit the Oregon State Police Turn-in-Poachers (TIP) web page.

 

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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: Cow elk left to waste,

Fish & Wildlife Asking For The Public’s Assistance To Identify Poacher – Lincoln County (Photo) - 12/10/25

Lincoln County, Ore. (10 Dec. 2025) – Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public's help to locate the person(s) responsible for the waste of one cow elk in Lincoln County near Waldport.

 

On November 28, 2025, Fish and Wildlife troopers responded to a report of a dead cow elk in the Alsea Unit within the Siuslaw National Forest. The cow elk was found in a remote area near the end of U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Road 3462, off the main USFS 58 Boundary Road. The entire cow elk had been shot and left to waste. Additionally, the intestinal remains of a bull elk were discovered nearby, indicating that someone had likely shot and taken a bull elk from the same area around the same time.

 

The investigation determined the elk were most likely shot sometime between November 22 and November 24.   

 

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Oregon State Police Dispatch at 1-800-452-7888, call *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone, or email TIP@osp.oregon.gov. Please reference case number SP25-482212.

 

Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators

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

 

The TIP program offers preference point rewards for information that leads to an arrest or 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 that leads to an arrest or 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 a hunting or angling license or tag, lending or borrowing big game tags, spotlighting, or snagging.

 

Cash Rewards

Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) cash rewards:

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

$1,000 Elk, Deer, or Antelope

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

$300 Habitat destruction

$200 Illegally obtaining Oregon hunting or angling license or tags

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

$200 Game Birds or Furbearers

$200 Spotlighting

 

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

 

Oregon Wildlife Coalition (OWC) Cash Rewards:

$500 Hawk, Falcon, Eagle, Owl, Osprey

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

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

Oregon Outfitters & Guides Association (OOGA) Cash Rewards:

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

 

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

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

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

For more information, visit the Oregon State Police Turn-in-Poachers (TIP) web page.

 

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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: Cow elk left to waste,

Fatal Crash - Highway 99 - Jackson County - 12/09/25

Update- Hyundai operator name updated related to arrest.

Jackson County, Ore. (Dec. 9, 2025)- On Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 6:13 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Highway 99 (Rogue River Highway), near milepost 7, in Jackson County.


The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Hyundai Elantra, operated by Bobbie Rae Stinson-Payne (28) of Grants Pass, struck a pedestrian, Jarrod Edward Garwood (43) of Rogue River, as the pedestrian was pushing a go-kart on the highway. The Hyundai fled the scene and the operator later contacted law enforcement to report their involvement.

 

The pedestrian (Garwood) was declared deceased at the scene. An occupant of the go-kart, James Eric Johannes (41) of Grants Pass, suffered reported minor injuries.

 

The operator of the Hyundai (Stinson-Payne) and passenger, Dillon Edward Gasser (33) of Grants Pass, were reportedly uninjured. 

 

The operator of the Hyundai (Stinson-Payne) was arrested for Failure to Perform Duties of a Driver, Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, and Manslaughter 1.

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by the Rogue River Police Department, Rogue River Fire Distrist 1, Grants Pass Fire 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 99 - Jackson County - 12/09/25

Update- Hyundai operator name updated related to arrest.

Jackson County, Ore. (Dec. 9, 2025)- On Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 6:13 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Highway 99 (Rogue River Highway), near milepost 7, in Jackson County.


The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Hyundai Elantra, operated by Bobbie Rae Stinson-Payne (28) of Grants Pass, struck a pedestrian, Jarrod Edward Garwood (43) of Rogue River, as the pedestrian was pushing a go-kart on the highway. The Hyundai fled the scene and the operator later contacted law enforcement to report their involvement.

 

The pedestrian (Garwood) was declared deceased at the scene. An occupant of the go-kart, James Eric Johannes (41) of Grants Pass, suffered reported minor injuries.

 

The operator of the Hyundai (Stinson-Payne) and passenger, Dillon Edward Gasser (33) of Grants Pass, were reportedly uninjured. 

 

The operator of the Hyundai (Stinson-Payne) was arrested for Failure to Perform Duties of a Driver, Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, and Manslaughter 1.

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by the Rogue River Police Department, Rogue River Fire Distrist 1, Grants Pass Fire 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 58 - Lane County - 12/08/25

Lane County, Ore. (Dec. 8, 2025)- On Friday, December 5, 2025, at 2:14 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 58, near milepost 51, in Lane County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Audi Q5, operated by Jessica Nicole Ingoglia (37) of Klamath Falls, left the lane of travel for unknown reasons, crossed the eastbound lane, and struck a dirt embankment.

 

The operator of the Audi (Jessica Ingoglia), who was not wearing a seatbelt, was declared deceased at the scene.

 

A passenger in the vehicle, Clifford Gary Ingoglia (37) of Klamath Falls, who was not wearing a seatbelt, suffered critical injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

 

A female juvenile (8) passenger suffered critical injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by Oakridge Fire and EMS.

 

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

Fatal Crash - Highway 58 - Lane County - 12/08/25

Lane County, Ore. (Dec. 8, 2025)- On Friday, December 5, 2025, at 2:14 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 58, near milepost 51, in Lane County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Audi Q5, operated by Jessica Nicole Ingoglia (37) of Klamath Falls, left the lane of travel for unknown reasons, crossed the eastbound lane, and struck a dirt embankment.

 

The operator of the Audi (Jessica Ingoglia), who was not wearing a seatbelt, was declared deceased at the scene.

 

A passenger in the vehicle, Clifford Gary Ingoglia (37) of Klamath Falls, who was not wearing a seatbelt, suffered critical injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

 

A female juvenile (8) passenger suffered critical injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by Oakridge Fire and EMS.

 

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

Fatal Crash - Highway 138E - Douglas County - 12/08/25

Douglas County, Ore. (Dec. 8, 2025)- On Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 11:13 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 138E, near milepost 12, in Douglas County.


The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Chrysler 200, operated by Domonik Randsome Wright (30) of Roseburg, left the roadway for unknown reasons, went airborne, landed in a field, and rolled before becoming fully engulfed in flames. 

 

The operator of the Chrysler (Wright) was declared deceased at the scene.

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by the Glide Volunteer Fire Department and Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

 

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

Fatal Crash - Highway 138E - Douglas County - 12/08/25

Douglas County, Ore. (Dec. 8, 2025)- On Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 11:13 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 138E, near milepost 12, in Douglas County.


The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Chrysler 200, operated by Domonik Randsome Wright (30) of Roseburg, left the roadway for unknown reasons, went airborne, landed in a field, and rolled before becoming fully engulfed in flames. 

 

The operator of the Chrysler (Wright) was declared deceased at the scene.

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by the Glide Volunteer Fire Department and Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

 

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

Fatal Crash - Highway 395 - Umatilla County - 12/03/25

Umatilla County, Ore. (Dec. 3, 2025)- On Monday, December 1, 2025, at 5:53 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Highway 395, near milepost 2, in Umatilla County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a pedestrian, Breann Hailey Mayberry (31) of Umatilla, was located deceased on the northbound shoulder of the highway. Evidence at the scene led investigators to believe a white commercial motor vehicle was involved in the collision and had fled the scene.

 

While still at the scene, investigators observed a white Freightliner commercial motor vehicle and trailer being towed down the highway. The damage to the Freightliner was consistent with the scene evidence and the vehicle was seized. The operator, Timothy Alvin Brown (66) of Yakima (WA), was later located and arrested for Fail to Perform Duties of a Driver.

 

The pedestrian (Mayberry) was declared deceased at the scene.

 

The operator of the Freightliner (Brown) was reportedly uninjured.

 

The highway was impacted for approximately five hours during the on-scene investigation. The investigation is active and no additional information is available for release.

 

OSP was assisted by the Hermiston Police Department, Umatilla County Fire District 1, and ODOT.

 

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

Fatal Crash - Highway 395 - Umatilla County - 12/03/25

Umatilla County, Ore. (Dec. 3, 2025)- On Monday, December 1, 2025, at 5:53 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Highway 395, near milepost 2, in Umatilla County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a pedestrian, Breann Hailey Mayberry (31) of Umatilla, was located deceased on the northbound shoulder of the highway. Evidence at the scene led investigators to believe a white commercial motor vehicle was involved in the collision and had fled the scene.

 

While still at the scene, investigators observed a white Freightliner commercial motor vehicle and trailer being towed down the highway. The damage to the Freightliner was consistent with the scene evidence and the vehicle was seized. The operator, Timothy Alvin Brown (66) of Yakima (WA), was later located and arrested for Fail to Perform Duties of a Driver.

 

The pedestrian (Mayberry) was declared deceased at the scene.

 

The operator of the Freightliner (Brown) was reportedly uninjured.

 

The highway was impacted for approximately five hours during the on-scene investigation. The investigation is active and no additional information is available for release.

 

OSP was assisted by the Hermiston Police Department, Umatilla County Fire District 1, and ODOT.

 

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

Fatal Crash - Highway 551 - Marion County - 12/02/25

Marion County, Ore. (Dec. 2, 2025)- On Friday, November 28, 2025, at 4:35 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 551, near milepost 3, in Marion County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Dodge Sprinter van, operated by Conway Moncure Jennings (39) of Portland, rear-ended a soutbound Hyundai Santa Fe, operated by Aaron Robert Lightfoot (36) of Aurora. The collision pushed the Hyundai into the northbound lane, where it was struck by a northbound Toyota Sienna, operated by Xianzhong An (55) of Happy Valley, on the passenger side of the vehicle.

 

The operator of the Dodge (Jennings) was transported to an area hospital.

 

The operator of the Toyota (An) and passengers, Mariana Dominguez Chavez (28) of Aurora and a male juvenile (11) of Aurora, were transported to an area hospital with reported minor injuries.

 

The operator of the Hyundai (Aaron Lightfoot) and a passenger, male juvenile (8) of Aurora, suffered reported minor injuries and were transported to an area hospital.

 

A passenger of the Hyundai, Danielle Maria Lightfoot (38) of Aurora, was declared deceased after being transported to an area hospital.

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by Canby Fire, Hubbard Fire, Aurora 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 551 - Marion County - 12/02/25

Marion County, Ore. (Dec. 2, 2025)- On Friday, November 28, 2025, at 4:35 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 551, near milepost 3, in Marion County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Dodge Sprinter van, operated by Conway Moncure Jennings (39) of Portland, rear-ended a soutbound Hyundai Santa Fe, operated by Aaron Robert Lightfoot (36) of Aurora. The collision pushed the Hyundai into the northbound lane, where it was struck by a northbound Toyota Sienna, operated by Xianzhong An (55) of Happy Valley, on the passenger side of the vehicle.

 

The operator of the Dodge (Jennings) was transported to an area hospital.

 

The operator of the Toyota (An) and passengers, Mariana Dominguez Chavez (28) of Aurora and a male juvenile (11) of Aurora, were transported to an area hospital with reported minor injuries.

 

The operator of the Hyundai (Aaron Lightfoot) and a passenger, male juvenile (8) of Aurora, suffered reported minor injuries and were transported to an area hospital.

 

A passenger of the Hyundai, Danielle Maria Lightfoot (38) of Aurora, was declared deceased after being transported to an area hospital.

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by Canby Fire, Hubbard Fire, Aurora 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 140E- Klamath County - 11/29/25

Klamath County, Ore (Nov. 29, 2025)- On Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 140E, near milepost 16, in Klamath County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Honda Civic, operated by Tahj Mahalia Miller (24) of Klamath Falls, entered the eastbound lane to pass other westbound vehicles. A westbound Cadillac CTS, operated by Kaden Shakur Moses (24) of Klamath Falls, also attempted to enter the eastbound lane to pass westbound vehicles and clipped the front of the Honda with the rear quarter panel of the Cadillac causing the Cadillac to lose control. The Cadillac rolled down the eastbound shoulder of the highway before coming to rest on its top in an adjacent field.

 

The operator of the Cadillac (Moses), who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle and declared deceased at the scene. A passenger, Bonner Deb Conney (52) of Klamath Falls, was also declared deceased at the scene.

 

The operator of the Honda (Miller) and two passengers, juvenile (3) and juvenile (5), were reportedly uninjured.

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by the Bonanza Fire Department and ODOT.

 

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

Fatal Crash- Highway 140E- Klamath County - 11/29/25

Klamath County, Ore (Nov. 29, 2025)- On Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 140E, near milepost 16, in Klamath County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Honda Civic, operated by Tahj Mahalia Miller (24) of Klamath Falls, entered the eastbound lane to pass other westbound vehicles. A westbound Cadillac CTS, operated by Kaden Shakur Moses (24) of Klamath Falls, also attempted to enter the eastbound lane to pass westbound vehicles and clipped the front of the Honda with the rear quarter panel of the Cadillac causing the Cadillac to lose control. The Cadillac rolled down the eastbound shoulder of the highway before coming to rest on its top in an adjacent field.

 

The operator of the Cadillac (Moses), who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle and declared deceased at the scene. A passenger, Bonner Deb Conney (52) of Klamath Falls, was also declared deceased at the scene.

 

The operator of the Honda (Miller) and two passengers, juvenile (3) and juvenile (5), were reportedly uninjured.

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by the Bonanza Fire Department and ODOT.

 

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

Fatal Crash - Highway 20 - Deschutes County - 11/26/25

Deschutes, Ore. (Nov. 26, 2025)- On Monday, November 24, 2025, at 9:30 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 20, near milepost 51, in Deschutes County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a Freightliner commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Rajinder Kumar (32) of Fresno (CA), was stopped in a jacknifed position, blocking both lanes of travel, with the tractor facing eastbound in the eastbound lane. A westbound Subaru Outback, operated by William Micah Carter (25) of Springfield, struck the trailer of the Freightliner as it was stopped perpendicular to the lanes of travel, at highway speeds.

 

The operator of the Subaru (Carter) and passenger, Jennifer Lynn Lower (24) of John Day, were declared deceased at the scene.

 

The operator of the Freightliner (Kumar) was reportedly uninjured.

 

The highway was impacted for approximately seven hours during the on-scene investigation. Dark conditions and a lack of active emergency warning equipment is being considered a primary contributor of the crash.

 

As a result of the on-scene investigation, Kumar was arrested for Criminally Negligent Homicide and Reckless Endangering and lodged in the Deschutes County Jail. No further information is available for release at this time due to the active investigation.

 

OSP was assisted by Bend Fire and Rescue and ODOT.

 

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

Fatal Crash - Highway 20 - Deschutes County - 11/26/25

Deschutes, Ore. (Nov. 26, 2025)- On Monday, November 24, 2025, at 9:30 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 20, near milepost 51, in Deschutes County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a Freightliner commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Rajinder Kumar (32) of Fresno (CA), was stopped in a jacknifed position, blocking both lanes of travel, with the tractor facing eastbound in the eastbound lane. A westbound Subaru Outback, operated by William Micah Carter (25) of Springfield, struck the trailer of the Freightliner as it was stopped perpendicular to the lanes of travel, at highway speeds.

 

The operator of the Subaru (Carter) and passenger, Jennifer Lynn Lower (24) of John Day, were declared deceased at the scene.

 

The operator of the Freightliner (Kumar) was reportedly uninjured.

 

The highway was impacted for approximately seven hours during the on-scene investigation. Dark conditions and a lack of active emergency warning equipment is being considered a primary contributor of the crash.

 

As a result of the on-scene investigation, Kumar was arrested for Criminally Negligent Homicide and Reckless Endangering and lodged in the Deschutes County Jail. No further information is available for release at this time due to the active investigation.

 

OSP was assisted by Bend Fire and Rescue and ODOT.

 

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

Fatal Crash - Interstate 5 - Josephine County - 11/24/25

Josephine County, Ore. (24 Nov. 2025)- On Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 2:04 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5, near milepost 62, in Josephine County.


The preliminary investigation indicated a Chevrolet S10, operated by Annette Dea Dimmick (34) of Grants Pass, was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes for unknown reasons and struck a northbound Volvo commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by David Michael Jellison (68) of Alliance (OH), head-on.

 

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

 

The operator of the Volvo (Jellison) and passenger, Ceejay Clay (29) of Warren (OH), suffered reported minor injuries and were transported to an area hospital.

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by the Josephine County Sheriff's Office, Rural Metro Fire, Grants Pass Fire, and ODOT.

 

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

Fatal Crash - Interstate 5 - Josephine County - 11/24/25

Josephine County, Ore. (24 Nov. 2025)- On Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 2:04 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5, near milepost 62, in Josephine County.


The preliminary investigation indicated a Chevrolet S10, operated by Annette Dea Dimmick (34) of Grants Pass, was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes for unknown reasons and struck a northbound Volvo commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by David Michael Jellison (68) of Alliance (OH), head-on.

 

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

 

The operator of the Volvo (Jellison) and passenger, Ceejay Clay (29) of Warren (OH), suffered reported minor injuries and were transported to an area hospital.

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by the Josephine County Sheriff's Office, Rural Metro Fire, Grants Pass 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 51 - Polk County - 11/21/25

Polk County, Ore. (Nov. 21, 2025)- On Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 2:56 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 51, near milepost 4, in Polk County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Ford Ranger, operated by Kyle Edward Maldonado (23) of Keizer, left the roadway for unknown reasons and rolled down a slope.

 

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

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by the Polk County Sheriff's Office, Polk County Fire, Independence Police Department, and ODOT.

 

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

Fatal Crash - Highway 51 - Polk County - 11/21/25

Polk County, Ore. (Nov. 21, 2025)- On Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 2:56 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 51, near milepost 4, in Polk County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Ford Ranger, operated by Kyle Edward Maldonado (23) of Keizer, left the roadway for unknown reasons and rolled down a slope.

 

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

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by the Polk County Sheriff's Office, Polk County Fire, Independence Police Department, and ODOT.

 

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

Fatal Crash - Highway 224 - Clackamas County - 11/18/25

Clackamas County, Ore. (Nov. 18, 2025)- On Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 8:39 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 224, near milepost 14, in Clackamas County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated westbound Yamaha R6, operated by Akahieleu Redo (22) of Oregon City, lost control while negotiating a curve, left the roadway, struck a mound of dirt, and went airborne before the motorcycle and rider came to rest in a tree.

 

The operator of the Yamaha (Redo) was declared deceased at the scene.

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by Clackamas Brush Fire Unit 312 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 224 - Clackamas County - 11/18/25

Clackamas County, Ore. (Nov. 18, 2025)- On Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 8:39 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 224, near milepost 14, in Clackamas County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated westbound Yamaha R6, operated by Akahieleu Redo (22) of Oregon City, lost control while negotiating a curve, left the roadway, struck a mound of dirt, and went airborne before the motorcycle and rider came to rest in a tree.

 

The operator of the Yamaha (Redo) was declared deceased at the scene.

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by Clackamas Brush Fire Unit 312 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 153 - Yamhill County - 11/14/25

Yamhill County, Ore. (Nov. 14, 2025)- On Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 5:43 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 153, near milepost 9, in Yamhill County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Hyundai Accent, operated by Jamie Lynn Price (45) of Salem, crossed the centerline for unknown reasons and struck a northbound Chevrolet Bolt, operated by Scot Bradford Ragsdale (64) of Dundee, head-on.

 

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


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

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office, Polk County Sheriff's Office, Dayton Fire, Amity 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 153 - Yamhill County - 11/14/25

Yamhill County, Ore. (Nov. 14, 2025)- On Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 5:43 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 153, near milepost 9, in Yamhill County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Hyundai Accent, operated by Jamie Lynn Price (45) of Salem, crossed the centerline for unknown reasons and struck a northbound Chevrolet Bolt, operated by Scot Bradford Ragsdale (64) of Dundee, head-on.

 

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


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

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office, Polk County Sheriff's Office, Dayton Fire, Amity 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 42 - Coos County - 11/14/25

Coos County, Ore. (Nov. 14, 2025)- On Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 10:58 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 42, near milepost 24, in Coos County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Chevrolet Malibu, operated by John William Henderson (69) of Roseburg, failed to negotiate a curve and entered the eastbound lane where it struck an eastbound Freightliner commercial motor vehicle pulling double trailers, operated by Paul Cle Tigrett (54) of Sutherlin, nearly head-on. A Peterbilt commercial motor vehicle, operated by Thomas Patrick Meyer (72) of Coquille, struck the concrete barrier while avoiding the collision.

 

The operator of the Chevrolet (John Henderson) was declared deceased after being transported to an area hospital. A passenger in the Chevrolet, William Gene Henderson (76) of Bandon, suffered serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

 

The operator of the Freightliner (Tigrett) was reportedly uninjured.

 

The operator of the Peterbilt (Meyer) was reportedly uninjured.

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by Myrtle Point Fire, Myrtle Point Police Department and ODOT.

 

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

Fatal Crash - Highway 42 - Coos County - 11/14/25

Coos County, Ore. (Nov. 14, 2025)- On Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 10:58 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 42, near milepost 24, in Coos County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Chevrolet Malibu, operated by John William Henderson (69) of Roseburg, failed to negotiate a curve and entered the eastbound lane where it struck an eastbound Freightliner commercial motor vehicle pulling double trailers, operated by Paul Cle Tigrett (54) of Sutherlin, nearly head-on. A Peterbilt commercial motor vehicle, operated by Thomas Patrick Meyer (72) of Coquille, struck the concrete barrier while avoiding the collision.

 

The operator of the Chevrolet (John Henderson) was declared deceased after being transported to an area hospital. A passenger in the Chevrolet, William Gene Henderson (76) of Bandon, suffered serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

 

The operator of the Freightliner (Tigrett) was reportedly uninjured.

 

The operator of the Peterbilt (Meyer) was reportedly uninjured.

 

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

 

OSP was assisted by Myrtle Point Fire, Myrtle Point Police Department and ODOT.

 

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