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Fatal Crash - Highway 22 - Yamhill County - 09/18/25

YAMHILL COUNTY, Ore. (Sept. 18, 2025) - On Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 7:24 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 22, near milepost 16, in Yamhill County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Dodge Ram 1500, operated by Devere Tucker Eastman (45) of Dallas, failed to negotiate a curve, left the roadway, and struck a tree. 

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

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

OSP was assisted by Yamhill County Sheriff's Office, Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department, and Grand Ronde Fire.

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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 22 - Yamhill County - 09/18/25

YAMHILL COUNTY, Ore. (Sept. 18, 2025) - On Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 7:24 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 22, near milepost 16, in Yamhill County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Dodge Ram 1500, operated by Devere Tucker Eastman (45) of Dallas, failed to negotiate a curve, left the roadway, and struck a tree. 

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

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

OSP was assisted by Yamhill County Sheriff's Office, Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department, and Grand Ronde Fire.

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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.

Public Safety Alert – Clatsop County And Surrounding Areas - 09/16/25

CLATSOP COUNTY, Ore. (Sept. 16, 2025) – On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 10:21 a.m., Oregon State Parks notified the Oregon State Police of a suspicious backpack in a public bathroom at Sunset Beach State Recreation Site in Clatsop County.
 

Oregon State Police located the backpack and requested explosives experts respond and investigate the incident. Bomb technicians from the Oregon State Police and Salem Police Department responded to the scene and rendered the device safe. No injuries were associated with this incident.
 

State Parks and Oregon State Police checked multiple locations throughout the day and did not locate any additional suspicious devices. While this is believed to be an isolated incident, the public should remain vigilant and report any suspicious objects to local law enforcement by calling 911 and remaining at a safe distance from the object.
 

Oregon State Police is asking any person with information related to the incident to contact investigators at *OSP (*677) or 1 (800) 442-0776 and reference case number SP25406805.

The criminal investigation is ongoing, and no further information is available for release at this time.
 

Oregon State Police were assisted by the Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office, Salem Police Department, Oregon Parks Department, Warrenton Fire Department, and Astoria Fire Department.


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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. 

Public Safety Alert – Clatsop County And Surrounding Areas - 09/16/25

CLATSOP COUNTY, Ore. (Sept. 16, 2025) – On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 10:21 a.m., Oregon State Parks notified the Oregon State Police of a suspicious backpack in a public bathroom at Sunset Beach State Recreation Site in Clatsop County.
 

Oregon State Police located the backpack and requested explosives experts respond and investigate the incident. Bomb technicians from the Oregon State Police and Salem Police Department responded to the scene and rendered the device safe. No injuries were associated with this incident.
 

State Parks and Oregon State Police checked multiple locations throughout the day and did not locate any additional suspicious devices. While this is believed to be an isolated incident, the public should remain vigilant and report any suspicious objects to local law enforcement by calling 911 and remaining at a safe distance from the object.
 

Oregon State Police is asking any person with information related to the incident to contact investigators at *OSP (*677) or 1 (800) 442-0776 and reference case number SP25406805.

The criminal investigation is ongoing, and no further information is available for release at this time.
 

Oregon State Police were assisted by the Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office, Salem Police Department, Oregon Parks Department, Warrenton Fire Department, and Astoria Fire Department.


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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. 

After Nearly 50 Years, Identity Of Unidentified Remains Confirmed (Photo) - 09/16/25

LINN COUNTY, Ore. (Sept. 16, 2025) - On July 24, 1976, skeletal remains of a young woman were found in the area of Wolf Creek near Swamp Mountain in Linn County. For 49 years, her identity was not known. Today, thanks to advances in forensic genetic genealogy, she has a name. In June of this year, the remains were positively identified as Marion Vinetta Nagle McWhorter. McWhorter had last been seen at a Tigard shopping mall in 1974. She was just 21 years old at the time and was never heard from again.

In 1976, a moss hunter initially found a skull with several teeth and notified local law enforcement immediately. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office accompanied the moss hunter back to the site and recovered additional skeletal remains. Along with the remains, investigators located a clog-style shoe, a fraying fringed leather coat, a leather belt with Native American-style beadwork, two metal rings, and a pair of degraded Levi’s jeans, which were retained as evidence.

The skeletal remains were transferred to the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office, where they were examined by a pathologist and odontologist. The findings of the examination were undetermined due to the limited number of elements recovered. The dental examination noted several restorations.

In 2010, the Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History completed an anthropology report. A biological profile provided a probable estimation of a white female under 35 years of age at the time of her death. However, she remained unidentified.

Later that year, a bone sample was submitted to the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification, and a NamUs profile was created. From 2011 through 2025, the case received consistent attention from the State Medical Examiner’s Office. DNA results were uploaded to the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS); however, no genetic associations were discovered.

The NamUs system was regularly checked for new cases that might match the decedent. While the DNA results confirmed the remains were female, no ancestry or phenotype could be determined due to the limitations of the STR DNA (short segments of DNA) profile.

In 2011, a forensic artist with the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office assisted in creating a potential forensic rendering of the decedent’s face based on cranial features. A clay model featuring several different hairstyles and colors was created to help establish a recognizable image.

By 2020, the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office had been awarded a National Institute of Justice (NIJ) grant to perform advanced DNA techniques on unsolved unidentified skeletal remains cases. This case was recognized as one that could potentially be resolved through DNA phenotyping and investigative genetic genealogy, provided by OSP’s vendor lab, Parabon NanoLabs. An additional bone sample was submitted for DNA extraction, and in November 2020, a SNP DNA (a unique genetic marker) profile was successfully produced and analyzed.

A Parabon NanoLabs DNA Snapshot Report, which utilizes genetic material to determine eye color, hair color, skin tone, and ancestry, was completed. The report predicted the individual was of European and Indigenous North American descent, with unfreckled fair skin, brown eyes, and brown hair. A rendering of her facial characteristics was created and used as her NamUs profile picture. A subsequent genetic genealogy report was completed in 2023, but did not produce any promising leads.

A breakthrough in the case occurred in April 2025, when someone spontaneously uploaded their genetic profile to the Family Tree DNA database, providing genealogists with a much closer look into the unidentified woman’s family tree. Forensic scientists followed genetic and other leads and ultimately determined that McWhorter was likely the unidentified young woman.

Genealogists found that McWhorter had one surviving family member, a younger sister living in the Seattle area. A detective with the Linn County Sheriff’s Office contacted the sister, who provided an oral swab for DNA comparison and shared the story of her long-lost older sister.

Genetic evidence confirmed that the decedent was Marion Vinetta Nagle McWhorter, born on January 7, 1953, and who had been unaccounted for since 1974. Based on the totality of the evidence, Oregon Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Sean Hurst positively identified the remains and confirmed the findings with McWhorter’s remaining family.

The Linn County Sheriff’s Office is aware of the case and is working to determine, if possible, the circumstances of Marion McWhorter’s death.

Discovering Marion McWhorter’s identity was a remarkable collaboration among detectives, medical examiner staff, and forensic genetic genealogists at Parabon NanoLabs.

State Forensic Anthropologist Hailey Collord-Stalder said, “This case was cold for 49 years. That means that family members lived and died without ever knowing what happened to their missing loved one.” She continued, “Forensic genetic genealogy allowed us not only to assist Oregon law enforcement and medicolegal personnel in identifying a woman who likely did not go missing voluntarily, but it also helped provide her family with answers and help relieve the uncertainty of what happened to Marion McWhorter.”

About the Oregon State Police

Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multi-disciplined organization that protects Oregon's people, wildlife, and natural resources. OSP enforces traffic laws on the state’s roadways, investigates and solves crime, conducts postmortem examinations and forensic analysis, and provides background checks and law enforcement data. The agency regulates gaming and enforces fish, wildlife, and natural resource laws. OSP is comprised of more than 1,400 staff members – including troopers, investigators, and professional staff – who provide a full range of policing and public safety services to Oregon and other law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon. 

Attached Media Files: Forensic Approximation of Marion McWhorter,

After Nearly 50 Years, Identity Of Unidentified Remains Confirmed (Photo) - 09/16/25

LINN COUNTY, Ore. (Sept. 16, 2025) - On July 24, 1976, skeletal remains of a young woman were found in the area of Wolf Creek near Swamp Mountain in Linn County. For 49 years, her identity was not known. Today, thanks to advances in forensic genetic genealogy, she has a name. In June of this year, the remains were positively identified as Marion Vinetta Nagle McWhorter. McWhorter had last been seen at a Tigard shopping mall in 1974. She was just 21 years old at the time and was never heard from again.

In 1976, a moss hunter initially found a skull with several teeth and notified local law enforcement immediately. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office accompanied the moss hunter back to the site and recovered additional skeletal remains. Along with the remains, investigators located a clog-style shoe, a fraying fringed leather coat, a leather belt with Native American-style beadwork, two metal rings, and a pair of degraded Levi’s jeans, which were retained as evidence.

The skeletal remains were transferred to the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office, where they were examined by a pathologist and odontologist. The findings of the examination were undetermined due to the limited number of elements recovered. The dental examination noted several restorations.

In 2010, the Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History completed an anthropology report. A biological profile provided a probable estimation of a white female under 35 years of age at the time of her death. However, she remained unidentified.

Later that year, a bone sample was submitted to the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification, and a NamUs profile was created. From 2011 through 2025, the case received consistent attention from the State Medical Examiner’s Office. DNA results were uploaded to the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS); however, no genetic associations were discovered.

The NamUs system was regularly checked for new cases that might match the decedent. While the DNA results confirmed the remains were female, no ancestry or phenotype could be determined due to the limitations of the STR DNA (short segments of DNA) profile.

In 2011, a forensic artist with the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office assisted in creating a potential forensic rendering of the decedent’s face based on cranial features. A clay model featuring several different hairstyles and colors was created to help establish a recognizable image.

By 2020, the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office had been awarded a National Institute of Justice (NIJ) grant to perform advanced DNA techniques on unsolved unidentified skeletal remains cases. This case was recognized as one that could potentially be resolved through DNA phenotyping and investigative genetic genealogy, provided by OSP’s vendor lab, Parabon NanoLabs. An additional bone sample was submitted for DNA extraction, and in November 2020, a SNP DNA (a unique genetic marker) profile was successfully produced and analyzed.

A Parabon NanoLabs DNA Snapshot Report, which utilizes genetic material to determine eye color, hair color, skin tone, and ancestry, was completed. The report predicted the individual was of European and Indigenous North American descent, with unfreckled fair skin, brown eyes, and brown hair. A rendering of her facial characteristics was created and used as her NamUs profile picture. A subsequent genetic genealogy report was completed in 2023, but did not produce any promising leads.

A breakthrough in the case occurred in April 2025, when someone spontaneously uploaded their genetic profile to the Family Tree DNA database, providing genealogists with a much closer look into the unidentified woman’s family tree. Forensic scientists followed genetic and other leads and ultimately determined that McWhorter was likely the unidentified young woman.

Genealogists found that McWhorter had one surviving family member, a younger sister living in the Seattle area. A detective with the Linn County Sheriff’s Office contacted the sister, who provided an oral swab for DNA comparison and shared the story of her long-lost older sister.

Genetic evidence confirmed that the decedent was Marion Vinetta Nagle McWhorter, born on January 7, 1953, and who had been unaccounted for since 1974. Based on the totality of the evidence, Oregon Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Sean Hurst positively identified the remains and confirmed the findings with McWhorter’s remaining family.

The Linn County Sheriff’s Office is aware of the case and is working to determine, if possible, the circumstances of Marion McWhorter’s death.

Discovering Marion McWhorter’s identity was a remarkable collaboration among detectives, medical examiner staff, and forensic genetic genealogists at Parabon NanoLabs.

State Forensic Anthropologist Hailey Collord-Stalder said, “This case was cold for 49 years. That means that family members lived and died without ever knowing what happened to their missing loved one.” She continued, “Forensic genetic genealogy allowed us not only to assist Oregon law enforcement and medicolegal personnel in identifying a woman who likely did not go missing voluntarily, but it also helped provide her family with answers and help relieve the uncertainty of what happened to Marion McWhorter.”

About the Oregon State Police

Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multi-disciplined organization that protects Oregon's people, wildlife, and natural resources. OSP enforces traffic laws on the state’s roadways, investigates and solves crime, conducts postmortem examinations and forensic analysis, and provides background checks and law enforcement data. The agency regulates gaming and enforces fish, wildlife, and natural resource laws. OSP is comprised of more than 1,400 staff members – including troopers, investigators, and professional staff – who provide a full range of policing and public safety services to Oregon and other law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon. 

Attached Media Files: Forensic Approximation of Marion McWhorter,

OSP Fish And Wildlife Asking For Public’s Help To Identify Poachers – Wasco County (Photo) - 09/16/25

WASCO COUNTY, Ore. (Sept. 16, 2025) – The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division, Madras office, is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying individuals caught on camera committing criminal trespass and unlawfully taking an elk near Antelope.

On Sept. 6, 2025, at 4:42 a.m., before legal hunting hours, a photo of a cow elk was taken by a trail camera on private property. At 4:45 a.m., two unknown individuals were captured on camera standing over the carcass of the dead elk. The individuals entered the private property in a vehicle, gutted the elk, and left. The suspect vehicle is believed to be a light-colored 2001–2004 Nissan Frontier with an older canopy and a roof rack.

Information leading to the identification and citation, or arrest, of these individuals could yield a reward of $1,000 or four preference points.

Anyone with information about the identity of the individuals or the location of the vehicle is asked to submit tips to TIP@osp.oregon.gov, or contact OSP’s Northern Command Center at 800-442-0776 or by calling *OSP (*677) on a mobile device. Please reference Oregon State Police case number SP25-396292.

Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators

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

The TIP program offers preference point rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of big game mammals.  

Preference Point Rewards

5 Points: Bighorn Sheep

5 Points: Rocky Mountain Goat

5 Points: Moose

5 Points: Wolf

4 Points: Elk

4 Points: Deer

4 Points: Pronghorn Antelope

4 Points: Bear

4 Points: Cougar

The TIP program also offers cash rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of the following fish and wildlife species. Cash rewards can also be awarded for habitat destruction, illegally obtaining 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 an 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 and shellfish, as well as snagging and attempting to snag, are sponsored, in part, by the Northwest Steelheaders Association and the 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: www.oregon.gov/osp/programs/fw/Pages/tip.aspx

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About the Oregon State Police

The Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multidisciplinary organization charged with protecting the people, wildlife, and natural resources of 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: OSP F&W - Suspects walking past camera, OSP F&W - Suspect vehicle, OSP F&W - Suspects standing over elk,

OSP Fish And Wildlife Asking For Public’s Help To Identify Poachers – Wasco County (Photo) - 09/16/25

WASCO COUNTY, Ore. (Sept. 16, 2025) – The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division, Madras office, is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying individuals caught on camera committing criminal trespass and unlawfully taking an elk near Antelope.

On Sept. 6, 2025, at 4:42 a.m., before legal hunting hours, a photo of a cow elk was taken by a trail camera on private property. At 4:45 a.m., two unknown individuals were captured on camera standing over the carcass of the dead elk. The individuals entered the private property in a vehicle, gutted the elk, and left. The suspect vehicle is believed to be a light-colored 2001–2004 Nissan Frontier with an older canopy and a roof rack.

Information leading to the identification and citation, or arrest, of these individuals could yield a reward of $1,000 or four preference points.

Anyone with information about the identity of the individuals or the location of the vehicle is asked to submit tips to TIP@osp.oregon.gov, or contact OSP’s Northern Command Center at 800-442-0776 or by calling *OSP (*677) on a mobile device. Please reference Oregon State Police case number SP25-396292.

Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators

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

The TIP program offers preference point rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of big game mammals.  

Preference Point Rewards

5 Points: Bighorn Sheep

5 Points: Rocky Mountain Goat

5 Points: Moose

5 Points: Wolf

4 Points: Elk

4 Points: Deer

4 Points: Pronghorn Antelope

4 Points: Bear

4 Points: Cougar

The TIP program also offers cash rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of the following fish and wildlife species. Cash rewards can also be awarded for habitat destruction, illegally obtaining 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 an 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 and shellfish, as well as snagging and attempting to snag, are sponsored, in part, by the Northwest Steelheaders Association and the 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: www.oregon.gov/osp/programs/fw/Pages/tip.aspx

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About the Oregon State Police

The Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multidisciplinary organization charged with protecting the people, wildlife, and natural resources of 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: OSP F&W - Suspects walking past camera, OSP F&W - Suspect vehicle, OSP F&W - Suspects standing over elk,

Fatal Crash - State Route 3 - Wallowa County - 09/16/25

WALLOWA COUNTY, Ore (Sept. 16, 2025) - On Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 10:53 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on State Route 3, near milepost 2, in Wallowa County.

The preliminary investigation indicated Dodge 2500, operated by Ryan Jeffrey Bonivert (42) of Clarkston (WA), left the roadway and rolled nearly 500 feet down an embankment. The operator was ejected from the vehicle when the vehicle rolled. The crash is believed to have occurred during the early hours of the morning.

The operator of the vehicle (Bonivert) was declared deceased at the scene. 

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

OSP was assisted by the Wallowa County Sheriff's Office, Enterprise Fire, Joseph 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 - State Route 3 - Wallowa County - 09/16/25

WALLOWA COUNTY, Ore (Sept. 16, 2025) - On Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 10:53 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on State Route 3, near milepost 2, in Wallowa County.

The preliminary investigation indicated Dodge 2500, operated by Ryan Jeffrey Bonivert (42) of Clarkston (WA), left the roadway and rolled nearly 500 feet down an embankment. The operator was ejected from the vehicle when the vehicle rolled. The crash is believed to have occurred during the early hours of the morning.

The operator of the vehicle (Bonivert) was declared deceased at the scene. 

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

OSP was assisted by the Wallowa County Sheriff's Office, Enterprise Fire, Joseph 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 84 - Morrow County - 09/15/25

MORROW COUNTY, Ore. (Sept. 15, 2025) - On Friday, September 12, 2025, at 11:43 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two vehicle crash on Interstate 84, on the milepost 159 on-ramp, in Morrow County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Volkswagen Jetta, operated by Austin Scott Yager (38) of Bend, suffered a mechanical failure on the on-ramp and stopped in the roadway. The failure resulted in no visible lights operating on the Volkswagen. An eastbound Freightliner, operated by Adonis Marcial (33) of Miami (FL), entered the on-ramp and struck the stationary Volkswagen. The Volkswagen operator was outside of the vehicle at the time of the collision.

The operator of the Volkswagen (Yager) was declared deceased at the scene.

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

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

OSP was assisted by the Boardman Police Department, Morrow County Sheriff's Office, Boardman 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 84 - Morrow County - 09/15/25

MORROW COUNTY, Ore. (Sept. 15, 2025) - On Friday, September 12, 2025, at 11:43 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two vehicle crash on Interstate 84, on the milepost 159 on-ramp, in Morrow County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Volkswagen Jetta, operated by Austin Scott Yager (38) of Bend, suffered a mechanical failure on the on-ramp and stopped in the roadway. The failure resulted in no visible lights operating on the Volkswagen. An eastbound Freightliner, operated by Adonis Marcial (33) of Miami (FL), entered the on-ramp and struck the stationary Volkswagen. The Volkswagen operator was outside of the vehicle at the time of the collision.

The operator of the Volkswagen (Yager) was declared deceased at the scene.

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

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

OSP was assisted by the Boardman Police Department, Morrow County Sheriff's Office, Boardman 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 6 – Tillamook County - 09/10/25

TILLAMOOK COUNTY, Ore. (September 10, 2025) – On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 8:25 a.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash involving a pedestrian on Highway 6 near milepost 30 in Tillamook County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a white Freightliner semi-truck, operated by Scott Lee Gotchall (64) of Portland, was traveling eastbound on Highway 6 near milepost 30 when a pedestrian, Jaime Cristobal Aguilar Herrera (25) of Beaverton, entered the lane of travel for an unknown reason and was struck by the semi-truck.

The pedestrian (Aguilar Herrera) was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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

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

OSP was assisted by the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, Tillamook Fire, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.
 

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in documenting, investigating, and analyzing complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. 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 6 – Tillamook County - 09/10/25

TILLAMOOK COUNTY, Ore. (September 10, 2025) – On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 8:25 a.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash involving a pedestrian on Highway 6 near milepost 30 in Tillamook County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a white Freightliner semi-truck, operated by Scott Lee Gotchall (64) of Portland, was traveling eastbound on Highway 6 near milepost 30 when a pedestrian, Jaime Cristobal Aguilar Herrera (25) of Beaverton, entered the lane of travel for an unknown reason and was struck by the semi-truck.

The pedestrian (Aguilar Herrera) was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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

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

OSP was assisted by the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office, Tillamook Fire, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.
 

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in documenting, investigating, and analyzing complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. 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 99 - Jackson County - 09/09/25

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. (Sept. 9, 2025)- On Monday, September 8, 2025, at 2:18 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 99, near milepost 12, in Jackson County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Subaru Legacy, operated by Cody Austin Jenkins (26) of Gold Hill, veered across the northbound lanes, broke through a fence, and entered the Rogue River. The vehicle was quickly submerged with no occupants observed escaping the vehicle. The Jackson County Search and Rescue Team responded and assisted with removing the vehicle from the river.

The operator of the Subaru (Jenkins) was declared deceased at the scene. There were no other occupants in the vehicle.

The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

OSP was assisted by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Jackson County Search and Rescue, Rogue River 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 99 - Jackson County - 09/09/25

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. (Sept. 9, 2025)- On Monday, September 8, 2025, at 2:18 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 99, near milepost 12, in Jackson County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Subaru Legacy, operated by Cody Austin Jenkins (26) of Gold Hill, veered across the northbound lanes, broke through a fence, and entered the Rogue River. The vehicle was quickly submerged with no occupants observed escaping the vehicle. The Jackson County Search and Rescue Team responded and assisted with removing the vehicle from the river.

The operator of the Subaru (Jenkins) was declared deceased at the scene. There were no other occupants in the vehicle.

The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

OSP was assisted by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Jackson County Search and Rescue, Rogue River 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 126E - Lane County - 09/09/25

LANE COUNTY, Ore (Sept. 9, 2025) - On Friday, September 5, 2025, at 8:43 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 126E, near milepost 21, in Lane County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Suzuki GXR motorcycle, operated by Lucas Charles Thomas (38) of Springfield, struck a deer around 3:00 a.m.. The collision caused the rider to lose control, leave the roadway, and travel down an embankment.

The operator of the Suzuki (Thomas) was declared deceased at the scene.

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

OSP was assisted by McKenzie 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 126E - Lane County - 09/09/25

LANE COUNTY, Ore (Sept. 9, 2025) - On Friday, September 5, 2025, at 8:43 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 126E, near milepost 21, in Lane County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Suzuki GXR motorcycle, operated by Lucas Charles Thomas (38) of Springfield, struck a deer around 3:00 a.m.. The collision caused the rider to lose control, leave the roadway, and travel down an embankment.

The operator of the Suzuki (Thomas) was declared deceased at the scene.

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

OSP was assisted by McKenzie 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 - Jackson County - 09/05/25

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. (Sept. 5, 2025) - On Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 6:05 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 99, near milepost 6, in Jackson County.


The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Mazda MZ3, operated by Tristan Mitchel Donaldson (21) of Rogue River, was travelling at a excessive speeds when it lost control, left the roadway, rolled multiple times, and came to rest against a tree.

The operator of the Mazda (Donaldson) was declared deceased at the scene.

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

OSP was assisted by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, 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 99 - Jackson County - 09/05/25

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. (Sept. 5, 2025) - On Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 6:05 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 99, near milepost 6, in Jackson County.


The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Mazda MZ3, operated by Tristan Mitchel Donaldson (21) of Rogue River, was travelling at a excessive speeds when it lost control, left the roadway, rolled multiple times, and came to rest against a tree.

The operator of the Mazda (Donaldson) was declared deceased at the scene.

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

OSP was assisted by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, 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 62 Expressway - Jackson County - 09/05/25

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. (Sept. 5, 2025)- On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 9:25 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 62 Expressway, at the intersection with Highway 62, in Jackson County. 

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Honda CRV, operated by Anthony Ruben Graham (19) of Eagle Point, failed to negotiate a turn, lost control, and struck a concrete barrier. The vehicle caught fire with two occupants entraped. First responders arrived on scene and extricated the occupants.

A passenger in the Honda, Michael R Graham (20) of Eagle Point, was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Honda (Anthony Graham) was transported to an area hospital with life threatening injuries. 

The highway was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation with excessive speed considered as a primary contributor to the crash.

OSP was assisted by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Medford Police, Fire District 3, 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 62 Expressway - Jackson County - 09/05/25

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. (Sept. 5, 2025)- On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 9:25 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 62 Expressway, at the intersection with Highway 62, in Jackson County. 

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Honda CRV, operated by Anthony Ruben Graham (19) of Eagle Point, failed to negotiate a turn, lost control, and struck a concrete barrier. The vehicle caught fire with two occupants entraped. First responders arrived on scene and extricated the occupants.

A passenger in the Honda, Michael R Graham (20) of Eagle Point, was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Honda (Anthony Graham) was transported to an area hospital with life threatening injuries. 

The highway was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation with excessive speed considered as a primary contributor to the crash.

OSP was assisted by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Medford Police, Fire District 3, 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 34 - Linn County - 09/02/25

Linn County, Ore. (Sept. 2, 2025) - On Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 7:26 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Highway 34, near milepost 10, in Linn County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a pedestrian, Hollenia Ann Russell (44) of Albany, entered the highway and was struck by a westbound Dodge Avenger, operated by Breanna Demae Fitch (27) of Lebanon.

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

The operator of the Dodge (Fitch) reportedly suffered minor injuries.

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

OSP was assisted by Lebanon Fire, Tangent Fire, Albany 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 34 - Linn County - 09/02/25

Linn County, Ore. (Sept. 2, 2025) - On Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 7:26 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Highway 34, near milepost 10, in Linn County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a pedestrian, Hollenia Ann Russell (44) of Albany, entered the highway and was struck by a westbound Dodge Avenger, operated by Breanna Demae Fitch (27) of Lebanon.

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

The operator of the Dodge (Fitch) reportedly suffered minor injuries.

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

OSP was assisted by Lebanon Fire, Tangent Fire, Albany 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 - OSP Seeks Public Assistance Identifying Suspect - Lane County (Photo) - 09/02/25

LANE COUNTY, Ore. (Sept. 2, 2025) - On August 31, 2025, at 5:59 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Highway 126, at the intersection with Huston Road, in Lane County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a pedestrian, Dakota Blue Gilbert (22) of Veneta, entered the roadway and was struck by an eastbound sport utility vehicle.

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

The vehicle operator did not stop at the scene and has not been identified. Investigators are seeking public assistance in locating and identifying the suspect vehicle and operator. The suspect vehicle is believed to be a light colored 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The vehicle will likely have front end damage, possibly lower to the ground, and is likely operable.

Any person(s) with information related to the crash and/or operator of the suspect vehicle is asked to contact OSP at *OSP (*677) or 1-800-442-0776 and reference case number SP25-388949.

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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.

Attached Media Files: Similar Suspect Vehicle,

Fatal Crash - OSP Seeks Public Assistance Identifying Suspect - Lane County (Photo) - 09/02/25

LANE COUNTY, Ore. (Sept. 2, 2025) - On August 31, 2025, at 5:59 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Highway 126, at the intersection with Huston Road, in Lane County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a pedestrian, Dakota Blue Gilbert (22) of Veneta, entered the roadway and was struck by an eastbound sport utility vehicle.

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

The vehicle operator did not stop at the scene and has not been identified. Investigators are seeking public assistance in locating and identifying the suspect vehicle and operator. The suspect vehicle is believed to be a light colored 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The vehicle will likely have front end damage, possibly lower to the ground, and is likely operable.

Any person(s) with information related to the crash and/or operator of the suspect vehicle is asked to contact OSP at *OSP (*677) or 1-800-442-0776 and reference case number SP25-388949.

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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.

Attached Media Files: Similar Suspect Vehicle,

Fatal Crash – Highway 402 – Grant County - 08/31/25

GRANT COUNTY, Ore. (August 31, 2025) – On Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 1:42 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 402 near milepost 31.5.


The preliminary investigation indicated a maroon Honda motorcycle, operated by Phillip Westly Bunger (63) of Tacoma (WA), was traveling eastbound on Hwy. 402 when it left the roadway for an unknown reason onto loose gravel on the shoulder of the road. The motorcycle tipped over and rolled several times.

The operator of the motorcycle (Bunger) 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 402 – Grant County - 08/31/25

GRANT COUNTY, Ore. (August 31, 2025) – On Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 1:42 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 402 near milepost 31.5.


The preliminary investigation indicated a maroon Honda motorcycle, operated by Phillip Westly Bunger (63) of Tacoma (WA), was traveling eastbound on Hwy. 402 when it left the roadway for an unknown reason onto loose gravel on the shoulder of the road. The motorcycle tipped over and rolled several times.

The operator of the motorcycle (Bunger) 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 – Interstate 84 – Union County - 08/31/25

UNION COUNTY, Ore. (August 31, 2025) – On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 4:22 p.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash on Interstate 84 near milepost 272.


The preliminary investigation indicated a white Ford F350 pickup, operated by Jejo Haes (28) of La Grande, was traveling westbound on I-84 when it left the roadway for an unknown reason and crashed into a tree and landed at the bottom of a creek bed.

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

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

OSP was assisted by local emergency medical services.

 

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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 84 – Union County - 08/31/25

UNION COUNTY, Ore. (August 31, 2025) – On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 4:22 p.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash on Interstate 84 near milepost 272.


The preliminary investigation indicated a white Ford F350 pickup, operated by Jejo Haes (28) of La Grande, was traveling westbound on I-84 when it left the roadway for an unknown reason and crashed into a tree and landed at the bottom of a creek bed.

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

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

OSP was assisted by local emergency medical services.

 

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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 - Marion County - 08/27/25

MARION COUNTY, Ore. (Aug. 27, 2025) - On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 4:26 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5, near milepost 267, in Marion County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an Infiniti G35, operated by K'Rondre' Demarcus Minor (20) of Gresham, was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes when it struck a southbound Honda Civic, operated by Desmond Antwan Diamond (22) of Saint Helens, head-on.

The operator of the Infiniti (Minor) was declared deceased after being transported to an area hospital with critical injuries.

The operator of the Honda (Diamond) was transported to an area hospital with critical injuries.

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

OSP was assisted by Marion County Sheriff's Office, Woodburn Fire and EMS, 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 - Marion County - 08/27/25

MARION COUNTY, Ore. (Aug. 27, 2025) - On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 4:26 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5, near milepost 267, in Marion County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an Infiniti G35, operated by K'Rondre' Demarcus Minor (20) of Gresham, was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes when it struck a southbound Honda Civic, operated by Desmond Antwan Diamond (22) of Saint Helens, head-on.

The operator of the Infiniti (Minor) was declared deceased after being transported to an area hospital with critical injuries.

The operator of the Honda (Diamond) was transported to an area hospital with critical injuries.

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

OSP was assisted by Marion County Sheriff's Office, Woodburn Fire and EMS, 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 - Linn County - 08/26/25

Correction- The non-involved vehicle was also westbound and making a righthand turn into a driveway.

LINN COUNTY, Ore. (Aug. 19, 2025)- On Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 9:22 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 20, near milpost 4, in Linn County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Toyota 4Runner, operated by Ryker Thomas Pittam (19) of Albany, swerved to avoid another vehicle attempting to make a left turn into a driveway. The Toyota lost control and rolled, ejecting the operator in the process.

The operator of the Toyota (Pittam) was transported to an area hospital and was later declared deceased.


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

OSP was assisted by the Linn County Sheriff's Office and ODOT.

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

Fatal Crash - Highway 20 - Linn County - 08/26/25

Correction- The non-involved vehicle was also westbound and making a righthand turn into a driveway.

LINN COUNTY, Ore. (Aug. 19, 2025)- On Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 9:22 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 20, near milpost 4, in Linn County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Toyota 4Runner, operated by Ryker Thomas Pittam (19) of Albany, swerved to avoid another vehicle attempting to make a left turn into a driveway. The Toyota lost control and rolled, ejecting the operator in the process.

The operator of the Toyota (Pittam) was transported to an area hospital and was later declared deceased.


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

OSP was assisted by the Linn County Sheriff's Office and ODOT.

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

Fatal Crash - Highway 95 - Malheur County - 08/22/25

MALHEUR COUNTY, Ore. (Aug. 22, 2025) - On Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 7:52 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 95, near milepost 47, in Malheur County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Subaru Legacy, operated by Barry Thomas Hostler (48) of Truckee (CA), struck the rear of a northbound Case International 7220 (tractor), operated by Jesse Dean White (67) of Jordan Valley, that was moving at slow speeds.

The operator of the Subaru (Hostler) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Case International (White) was reportedly uninjured.

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

OSP was assisted by the Malheur County Sheriff's Office and ODOT.

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

Fatal Crash - Highway 95 - Malheur County - 08/22/25

MALHEUR COUNTY, Ore. (Aug. 22, 2025) - On Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 7:52 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 95, near milepost 47, in Malheur County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Subaru Legacy, operated by Barry Thomas Hostler (48) of Truckee (CA), struck the rear of a northbound Case International 7220 (tractor), operated by Jesse Dean White (67) of Jordan Valley, that was moving at slow speeds.

The operator of the Subaru (Hostler) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Case International (White) was reportedly uninjured.

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

OSP was assisted by the Malheur County Sheriff's Office and ODOT.

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

Fatal Crash - Highway 58 - Lane County - 08/22/25

LANE COUNTY, Ore. (Aug. 22, 2025)- On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 9:36 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 58, near milepst 48, in Lane County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Nissan Sentra, operated by Joseph Bowers Luker Sr. (74) of Eugene, left the roadway for unknown reasons, traveled down an embankment, and rolled to its side.

The operator of the Nissan (Luker) was declared deceased at the scene.

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

OSP was assisted by ODOT.

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

Fatal Crash - Highway 58 - Lane County - 08/22/25

LANE COUNTY, Ore. (Aug. 22, 2025)- On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 9:36 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 58, near milepst 48, in Lane County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Nissan Sentra, operated by Joseph Bowers Luker Sr. (74) of Eugene, left the roadway for unknown reasons, traveled down an embankment, and rolled to its side.

The operator of the Nissan (Luker) was declared deceased at the scene.

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

OSP was assisted by ODOT.

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

Fatal Crash - Highway 99 - Jackson County - 08/20/25

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. (Aug. 20, 2025)- On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 2:50 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 99, near milepost 8, in Jackson County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Ford Ranger, operated by Katrina Ann Knight (59) of Grants Pass, left the roadway for unknown reasons, rolled, and struck a utility pole.

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

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

OSP was assisted by ODOT.

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

Fatal Crash - Highway 99 - Jackson County - 08/20/25

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. (Aug. 20, 2025)- On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 2:50 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 99, near milepost 8, in Jackson County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Ford Ranger, operated by Katrina Ann Knight (59) of Grants Pass, left the roadway for unknown reasons, rolled, and struck a utility pole.

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

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

OSP was assisted by ODOT.

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

Fatal Crash - Highway 26 - Clackamas County - 08/20/25

CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. (Aug. 20, 2025)- On Monday, August 18, 2025, at 1:03 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 26, at the intersection with Orient Drive, in Clackamas County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound GMC Savannah, operated by Ivan Bahena (46) of Gresham, reportedly experienced a mechanical failure and rear ended a Honda Fit, operated by Bryan Ray Robinson (48) of Sandy, that was slowing to stop for the traffic light at the intersection with Orient Drive. The collision pushed the Honda into an eastbound Infinity QX5, operated by Cassandra Lea Bellingham (52) of Portland, that was stopped at the traffic light. 

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

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

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

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

OSP was assisted by ODOT.

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

Fatal Crash - Highway 26 - Clackamas County - 08/20/25

CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. (Aug. 20, 2025)- On Monday, August 18, 2025, at 1:03 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 26, at the intersection with Orient Drive, in Clackamas County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound GMC Savannah, operated by Ivan Bahena (46) of Gresham, reportedly experienced a mechanical failure and rear ended a Honda Fit, operated by Bryan Ray Robinson (48) of Sandy, that was slowing to stop for the traffic light at the intersection with Orient Drive. The collision pushed the Honda into an eastbound Infinity QX5, operated by Cassandra Lea Bellingham (52) of Portland, that was stopped at the traffic light. 

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

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

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

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

OSP was assisted by ODOT.

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

Fatal Crash - Highway 26 - Baker County - 08/19/25

BAKER COUNTY, Ore. (Aug. 19, 2025)- On Monday, August 18, 2025, at 5:48 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 26, near milepost 221, in Baker County. 

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Kawasaki Ninja, operated by Michael Allen Klaus (74) of Stanfield, lost control and slid into the westbound ditch. 


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

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

OSP was assisted by ODOT.

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

Fatal Crash - Highway 26 - Baker County - 08/19/25

BAKER COUNTY, Ore. (Aug. 19, 2025)- On Monday, August 18, 2025, at 5:48 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 26, near milepost 221, in Baker County. 

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Kawasaki Ninja, operated by Michael Allen Klaus (74) of Stanfield, lost control and slid into the westbound ditch. 


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

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

OSP was assisted by ODOT.

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