*Update* Fatal Crash – Highway 140 – Lake County -07/03/25

UPDATE: Corrected to state the Mercedes van was traveling westbound. 

LAKE COUNTY, Ore. – July 2, 2025 – On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at approximately 3:49 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash in Lake County near Lakeview.

The preliminary investigation indicated a white Mercedes Sprinter van, operated by Daniel Klinkert (48) of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was traveling westbound on Highway 140 near milepost 1 when it entered the intersection with a southbound commercial motor vehicle towing double trailers. The southbound red Kenworth commercial motor vehicle, operated by Nicholas Cardoza (61) of Lakeview, swerved to avoid a collision with the van, left the roadway, and rolled over.

The operator of the Kenworth (Cardoza) was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Mercedes van (Klinkert) was not injured.

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

Oregon State Police was assisted by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Lakeview EMS, Lakeview Fire Department, and Thomas Creek-Westside Fire Department.
 

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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 20 – Deschutes County -07/01/25

DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. – July 1, 2025 – On Monday, June 30, 2025, at approximately 8:59 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash in Deschutes County near Sisters.

The preliminary investigation indicated that a blue Subaru Outback, operated by Randolf Lee Burghart (63) of St. Helens, was traveling eastbound on Highway 20 near milepost 95 when, for unknown reasons, it left the roadway. The vehicle struck a guardrail, bounced off, crossed into the oncoming lane, and collided with a tree.
 

The operator and sole occupant (Burghart) was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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

OSP was assisted by the Black Butte Fire Department, Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Department, Black Butte Police Department, Deschutes 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.

OSP Seeks Information Regarding Road Rage Incident In Marion County -06/27/25

MARION COUNTY, Ore. (June 27, 2025) – At approximately 12:21 a.m. on June 27, 2025, Oregon State Police responded to a reported road rage incident on Interstate 5 southbound, between mileposts 265 and 263, in Marion County.

The incident involved a 2010 black Nissan Maxima and a sport utility vehicle resembling a 2008–2011 Dodge Journey, lighter in color, possibly gold or silver. Both vehicles were reportedly traveling in the far left and middle lanes at various points during the altercation.

During the altercation, the right-front passenger in the Dodge Journey discharged a firearm at the Nissan Maxima, striking the vehicle’s rear driver-side quarter panel multiple times. The shooter was reportedly wearing a ski mask. No injuries were reported.
 

The Dodge Journey was last seen exiting I-5 south at milepost 263 in an unknown direction.

There is not believed to be an ongoing threat to the public.  

OSP is asking for the public’s assistance in gathering information related to this case. If you have any information, please contact Detective Kelly Lorence through the Northern Command Center dispatch at 800-442-0776 or *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone. Please reference case number SP25-317802.

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About the Oregon State Police
The Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multi-disciplined organization that safeguards Oregon’s people, wildlife, and natural resources. OSP enforces traffic laws, investigates crimes, performs postmortem examinations and forensic analyses, conducts background checks, and manages law enforcement data. The agency also regulates gaming and enforces laws related to fish, wildlife, and natural resources. OSP includes more than 1,400 employees—troopers, investigators, and professional staff—delivering comprehensive public safety services to Oregon and supporting law enforcement partners statewide.

Fatal Crash - Highway 101 - Clatsop County -06/27/25

Clatsop County, Ore. 27 June 2025- On Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 1:21 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 101, near milepost 27, in Clatsop County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Toyota Tacoma, operated by Ian Granville Hix (30) of Seaside, crossed into the northbound lane for unknown reasons and struck a northbound Honda CRV, operated by Phyllis J. Harding (76) of San Francisco (CA), head-on. The Honda was pushed to the northbound shoulder while the Toyota continued in the northbound lane and struck a northbound Nissan Rogue, operated by Charles Paul LeBlanc (57) of Albuquerque (NM), head-on. 

The operator of the Toyota (HIX) suffered serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

The operator of the Honda (Harding) suffered serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

The operator of the Nissan (Charles P. LeBlanc) and passenger, Jennifer Lyria LeBlanc (52) of Albuquerque (NM), suffered serious injuries and were transported to an area hospital.

Two additional passengers of the Nissan, a female juvenile (15) and a female juvenile (12), were declared deceased as a result of injuries sustained during the crash.

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

OSP was assisted by the Cannon Beach Police Department, Gearhart Police Department, Cannon Beach Fire, Seaside 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 99 – Lane County -06/24/25

LANE COUNTY, Ore. (June 24, 2025) — On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at about 3:41 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a four-vehicle crash on Highway 99 in Lane County. OSP later received notification that one of the vehicle operators had died from injuries sustained in the crash.

The preliminary investigation indicated a white Chevrolet Silverado dually pickup, operated by Sheldon Bryce Moore (46) of Creswell, was traveling southbound on Highway 99 near milepost 10 when it slowed to negotiate a turn. A southbound blue Mazda Tribute, operated by Joseph M. Peters (35) of Cottage Grove, rear-ended a white Chevrolet Tahoe, operated by Tenielle Lynette Long-Piccolo (35) of Cottage Grove, which was directly behind the Chevrolet Silverado. The Mazda then veered into the northbound lane and collided with a white Ford F-350 pickup, operated by Marcelo Analco Garcia (34) of Eugene, which was towing a dump trailer loaded with dirt and rocks.

The operator of the Mazda (Peters) was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. OSP was later notified that Peters died from his injuries on June 20, 2025.

The operator of the Chevrolet Tahoe (Long-Piccolo), a female juvenile (14), and a second female juvenile (9) were transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The operator of the Ford F-350 (Analco Garcia) had reported minor injuries but was not transported.

The operator of the Chevrolet Silverado (Moore) was not injured.

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

OSP was assisted by the Cottage Grove Police Department and the Oregon Department of Transportation.
 

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in 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 47 – Washington County -06/21/25

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. (June 21, 2025) — On Friday, June 20, 2025, at about 8:54 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash in Washington County near Banks.

The preliminary investigation indicated a blue Subaru Forester, operated by Jeannine Bradvice (72) of Banks, was traveling northbound on Highway 47 near milepost 81 when the operator lost control of the vehicle, veered into a ditch on the west side of the highway, and struck a tree.
 

The operator (Bradvice) was pronounced deceased at the scene.
 

Speed is believed to be a contributing factor in the crash.
 

The highway was impacted for approximately 3.5 hours during the on-scene investigation.
 

OSP was assisted by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Banks Fire and Rescue, American Medical Response (AMR), 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 26 – Clatsop County -06/21/25

CLATSOP COUNTY, Ore. (June 21, 2025) — On Friday, June 20, 2025, at about 4:06 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash in Clatsop County near Seaside.

The preliminary investigation indicated a white Genesis GV70, operated by Richard Scott McIntosh (74) of Seaside, was traveling westbound on Highway 26 near milepost 8 when it swerved onto the shoulder, traveled up a dirt embankment, and crashed into a tree.

The operator (McIntosh) was pronounced deceased at the scene.
 

A passenger, Michele Arnold McIntosh (72) of Seaside, was transported to an area hospital, where she later died from injuries sustained in the crash.
 

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

OSP was assisted by the Seaside Fire Department, Hamlet Fire Department, Medix, Clatsop 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 – Century Drive – Deschutes County -06/18/25

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OSP was assisted by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Ashland Fire and Rescue, Jackson County District Attorney’s Office, Jackson County Medical Examiner, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

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

Fatal Crash – Highway 194 – Polk County -06/18/25

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arrests and charges included:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OSP was assisted by the Polk County Sheriff's Office and the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office.

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

Fatal Crash - Highway 26 - Clatsop County -06/16/25

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

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

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

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

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

OSP was assisted by the Cannon Beach Police Department, Seaside Police Department, Seaside Fire Department, and ODOT.

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

Fatal Crash - Highway 126 - Deschutes County -06/10/25

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

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

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

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

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

OSP was assisted by the Redmond Police Department and ODOT.

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

Fatal Crash – Highway 101 – Lincoln County -06/09/25

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

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

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

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

OSP was assisted by the Seal Rock Fire Department and the Oregon Department of Transportation.
 

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

Fatal Crash – Highway 101 – Lincoln County -06/09/25

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OSP was assisted by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Lincoln City Police Department, Depoe Bay Fire Department, North Lincoln Fire and Rescue, PacWest Ambulance, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.
 

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

Fatal Crash – Highway 101 – Lincoln County -06/05/25

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

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

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

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

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

OSP was assisted by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, PacWest Ambulance, Seal Rock Fire Department, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

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

Fatal Crash – Highway 58 - Lane County -06/04/25

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

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

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

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

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

OSP was assisted by the Oakridge Fire Department and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

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