Fatal Crash - Highway 238 - Josephine County - 11/04/25

Josephine County, Ore. (Nov. 4, 2025)- On Monday, November 3, 2025, at 12:20 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 238, near milepost 8, in Josephine County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Subaru Impreza, operated by Alexander Ray Yager (21) of Grants Pass, failed to negotiate a curve, left the roadway, struck a power pole, and rolled several times before catching fire. The operator of the vehicle was able to escape, however a passenger in the vehicle did not exit.

The operator of the Subaru (Yager) was transported to an area hospital with reported minor injuries.

A passenger in the Subaru, Jacob Dean Mix (36) of Grants Pass, was declared deceased at the scene.

The highway was impacted for approximately eight hours during the on-scene investigation. Impairment and speed are considered primary factors in causing the crash.

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 20 - Linn County - 11/03/25

Linn County, Ore. (Nov. 3, 2025)- On Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 4:20 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 20, near milepost 4, in Linn County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Ford F150 and flatbed trailer, operated by Christopher Jon Forum (47) of Sweet Home, entered the westbound lane and struck a westbound Toyota 4Runner, operated by Doranna Lee Morris (73) of Mill City, nearly head-on.

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

Passengers in the Toyota, Nicole Lynn Dekanu (27) of Albany, juvenile male (7), juvenile male (4), and juvenile female (1), were transported to an area hospital with reported minor injuries.

The operator of the Ford (Forum) was transported to an area hospital with reported minor injuries.

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

OSP was assisted by the Albany Fire Department, 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 395A - Umatilla County - 11/03/25

Umatilla County, Ore. (Nov. 3, 2025)- On Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 9:24 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 395A, near milepost 3, in Umatilla County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Volkswagen Passat, operated by Tyler John Garrett (24) of Hermiston, crossed into the northbound lane for unknown reasons and struck a northbound Nissan 370, operated by Hadasa Esther Sanchez (25) of Umatilla, head-on.

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

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

A passenger in the Nissan, Jose Vicente Sanchez (24) of Umatilla, was declared deceased at the scene.

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

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

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

Fatal Crash - Highway 140 - Jackson County - 11/02/25

Jackson County, Ore. (Nov. 1, 2025)- On Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 3:50 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 140, near milepost 9, in Jackson County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Ford F350, operated by a juvenile male (17) of Eagle Point, failed to negotiate a curve, crashed through a guardrail, and rolled into an adjacent creek. 

The operator of the vehicle, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was declared deceased at the scene.

A passenger of the Ford, Mitchel Frank Thorpe (18) of Eagle Point, was not wearing a seatbelt and was declared deceased at the scene.

Two additional passengers, a male juvenile (17) of Eagle Point and a female juvenile (17) of Medford, were transported to an area hospital with critical injuries.

The highway was impacted for approximately one hour during the on-scene investigation. Impairment and speed are considered the primary factors of the crash. The investigation is on-going.

OSP was assisted by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Eagle Point Police Department, Medford Police Department, Lake Creek Fire, 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 97 - Deschutes County - 10/31/25

Deschutes County, Ore. (Oct. 31, 2025)- On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 2:45 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 97, at the intersection with Highway 370, in Deschutes County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Ford Escape, operated by Sheila Ann Nordman (85) of Redmond, attempted to cross Highway 97 and entered the path of a southbound BMW 3S, operated by Sebryna Denise Parry (21) of Terrebonne. The operator of the BMW attempted to stop but struck the Ford nearly head-on.

The operator of the Ford (Nordman) was declared deceased after being transported to an area hospital.

The operator of the BMW (Parry) and passenger, juvenile female (2), suffered reported minor injuries.

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

OSP was assisted by Redmond Fire and Rescue, Deschutes County Sheriff's Office, Redmond Police Deparment, 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.

Oregon State Police Seeking Witnesses To October 30 Early Morning Fatal Crash – Marion County - 10/31/25

MARION COUNTY, Ore. (31 Oct. 2025) – Oregon State Police (OSP) investigators are asking the public for information regarding a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred in the early morning hours of October 30, 2025, in the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 near milepost 256 in Marion County.

At approximately 5:40 a.m., OSP began receiving reports of an individual in the roadway on I-5 near the Center Street Overpass in Salem. Responding troopers located a deceased male near the side of the road and believe the individual may have been struck by the side mirror of an unknown type of oversized vehicle.
 

Security camera video from nearby businesses shows the man in the area at approximately 4:30 a.m. The decedent is described as a white male, approximately 6 feet 4 inches tall, weighing around 300 pounds, and wearing a purple sweatshirt and light gray sweatpants. The decedent’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Anyone who may have seen the individual in the area between 4:30 and 5:40 a.m., or who has dash cam footage, is asked to contact OSP’s Northern Command Center dispatch at 800-442-0776 or by calling *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone. Please reference case number SP25-451759.

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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 crimes, conducts post-mortem examinations and forensic analysis, and provides background checks and law enforcement data. The agency regulates gaming and enforces laws related to fish, wildlife, and natural resources. OSP is comprised of more than 1,400 staff members – including troopers, investigators, and professional staff – who provide a full range of policing and public safety services to Oregon and other law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon. 

Fatal Crash - Interstate 205 - Clackamas County - 10/29/25

Clackamas County, Ore. (Oct. 29, 2025)- On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 11:39 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Interstate 205, near milepost 5, in Clackamas County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Dodge Dakota, operated by Nicholas Russell Palmeri (43) of Wilsonville, left the roadway for unknown reasons and struck a tree.

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

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

OSP was assisted by Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue and ODOT.

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

Fatal Crash - Interstate 5 - Marion County - 10/29/25

Marion County, Ore. (Oct. 29, 2025)- On Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 10:03 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 5, near milepost 269, in Marion County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Toyota Tacoma, operated by Frank Alden Kaneaster Jr. (57) of Molalla, left the roadway for unknown reasons, crashed through several fences and struck a tree.

The operator of the Toyota (Kaneaster Jr.) was declared deceased at the scene.

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

OSP was assisted by the Woodburn 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 - Interstate 5 - Marion County - 10/27/25

Marion County, Ore. ( Oct. 27, 2025)- On Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 2:39 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a four vehicle crash on Interstate 5, near milepost 272, in Marion County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a Chevrolet Silverado, operated by Didier Lair Fuentes (26) of Keizer, attempted to merge onto the southbound lanes from Highway 214 when it maneuvered hard left across the southbound lanes of travel. The Chevrolet entered the path of a southbound Western Star commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Manmohan Singh (36) of Surrey (BC), resulting in a side impact collision. The collision caused the CMV to "jack knife" across the interstate towards the median, striking and dragging a Jeep Grand Cherokee, operated by Jeff David Peterson (63) of Keizer, into the median. A southbound Toyota Matrix, operated by Ashley Danielle Peugh (34) of Murphy (ID), narrowly missed the involved vehicles, however was struck by debris from the wreckage.

The operator of the Chevrolet (Fuentes) was declared deceased after being transported to an area hospital.

The operator of the Western Star (Singh) was reportedly uninjured.

The operator of the Jeep (Peterson) was reportedly uninjured.

The operator of the Toyota (Peugh) was reportedly suffered minor injuries.

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

OSP was assisted by Woodburn Fire and EMS, Hubbard 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 101 - Lincoln County - 10/23/25

Lincoln County, Ore. (Oct. 23, 2025)- On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 11:29 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus skateboarder crash on Highway 101, near milepost 121, in Lincoln County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a skateboarder, Joseph Wesley Tallman (35) of Depoe Bay, attempted to cross the highway from the eastbound shoulder and was struck by a northbound Mack commercial motor vehicle, operated by Marcus Daniel Harwood (35) of Veneta, who was unable to avoid the collision.

The skateboarder (Tallman) was declared deceased after being transported to an area hospital.

The operator of the Mack (Harwood) was uninjured.

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

OSP was assisted by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Lincoln City Police Department, North Lincoln Fire and Rescue, and ODOT.

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

Fatal Crash - Highway 20 - Harney County - 10/23/25

Harney County, Ore. (Oct. 23, 2025)- On Monday, October 20, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to at two-vehicle crash on Highway 20, near milepost 144, in Harney County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a Chevrolet Tahoe, operated by James Joseph Hammeke (91) of Burns, entered the highway from Rattlesnake Road and was struck by a westbound Freightliner commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Jaswinder Singh Sidhu (45) of Oregon City. The Freightliner struck the driver side door and front fender of the Chevrolet causing significant damage.

The operator of the Chevrolet (Hammeke) was declared deceased after being transported to an area hospital.

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

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

OSP was assisted by the Burns 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.

OSP Fish And Wildlife Asks For Public's Help To Identify Poacher - Morrow County - 10/22/25

Morrow County, Ore. (Oct. 22, 2025)- The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying individual(s) involved in the unlawful take of a branch bull elk near Heppner, Oregon. 

On Friday September 19^th, 2025, at approximately 7:30 am, individual(s) illegally harvested a bull elk on private ranch property, near the intersection of Forest Service Road 21 and Sunflower Flat Road, in Morrow County.  A majority of meat was taken from the scene, while some meat was also left behind or wasted. 

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Oregon State Police Dispatch at 1-800-452-7888, *OSP (*677), or email at TIP@osp.oregon.gov. Please reference case number is SP25-410093.

Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators

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

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

Preference Point Rewards

5 Points: Bighorn Sheep

5 Points: Rocky Mountain Goat

5 Points: Moose

5 Points: Wolf

4 Points: Elk

4 Points: Deer

4 Points: Pronghorn Antelope

4 Points: Bear

4 Points: Cougar

The TIP program also offers cash rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of the following fish and wildlife species. Cash rewards can also be awarded for habitat destruction, illegally obtaining hunting or angling license or tag, lending or borrowing big game tags, spotlighting, or snagging.

Cash Rewards

Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) cash rewards:

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

$1,000 Elk, Deer, or Antelope

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

$300 Habitat destruction

$200 for 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 & Shellfish and Snagging/Attempting to Snag are sponsored, in part, by Northwest Steelheaders Association and Coastal Conservation Association.

Oregon Wildlife Coalition (OWC) Cash Rewards:

$500 Hawk, Falcon, Eagle, Owl, Osprey

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

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

Oregon Outfitters & Guides Association (OOGA) Cash Rewards:

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

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

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

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

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

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About the Oregon State Police

Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multidisciplinary organization 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 to other law enforcement agencies throughout the state. 

OSP Fish And Wildlife Asks For Public's Help To Identify Poacher - Umatilla County - 10/22/25

Umatilla County, Ore. (Oct. 22, 2025)- The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying individual(s) involved in the unlawful take of a branch bull elk near Hermiston, Oregon. 

On Friday September 5th, 2025, OSP F&W troopers responded to the report of an unlawfully taken 6x6 bull elk, in the Columbia Basin Unit, on private property adjacent to Cold Springs National Wildlife Refuge. It is believed the elk was killed, and left at the scene, between September 4^th and 5^th, 2025. No meat was able to be salvaged from the animal.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Oregon State Police Dispatch at 1-800-452-7888, *OSP (*677), or email at TIP@osp.oregon.gov. Please reference OSP case number SP25-395113.

Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators

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

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

Preference Point Rewards

5 Points: Bighorn Sheep

5 Points: Rocky Mountain Goat

5 Points: Moose

5 Points: Wolf

4 Points: Elk

4 Points: Deer

4 Points: Pronghorn Antelope

4 Points: Bear

4 Points: Cougar

The TIP program also offers cash rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of the following fish and wildlife species. Cash rewards can also be awarded for habitat destruction, illegally obtaining hunting or angling license or tag, lending or borrowing big game tags, spotlighting, or snagging.

Cash Rewards

Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) cash rewards:

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

$1,000 Elk, Deer, or Antelope

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

$300 Habitat destruction

$200 for 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 & Shellfish and Snagging/Attempting to Snag are sponsored, in part, by Northwest Steelheaders Association and Coastal Conservation Association.

Oregon Wildlife Coalition (OWC) Cash Rewards:

$500 Hawk, Falcon, Eagle, Owl, Osprey

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

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

Oregon Outfitters & Guides Association (OOGA) Cash Rewards:

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

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

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

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

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

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About the Oregon State Police

Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multidisciplinary organization 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 to other law enforcement agencies throughout the state. 

Fatal Crash - Interstate 5 - Linn County - 10/22/25

Linn County, Ore. (Oct. 22, 2025)- On Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 11:40 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5, near milepost 234, in Linn County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by Joshua David Moore (42) of Springfield, lost control while slowing for traffic and laid down his motorcycle in the lane of travel. Another northbound Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by Jan Allen Hicks Sr. (60) of Eugene, was unable to avoid a collision and struck the downed rider (Moore).

Moore was declared deceased after being transported to an area hospital.

Hicks Sr. was reportedly uninjured during the incident.

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

OSP was assisted by the Albany 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 140 - Jackson County - 10/20/25

Jackson County, Ore. (Oct. 20, 2025)- On Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 2:44 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus bicycle crash on Highway 140, near milepost 4, in Jackson County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Freightliner recreational vehicle (motorhome), operated by Richard Fay McCoy (57) of Central Point, struck a bicyclist, Wesley Mad Olngellel (37) of Central Point, who was in the eastbound lane of travel.

The operator of the bicycle (Olngellel) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Freightliner was uninjured. 

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

OSP was assisted by the Jackson 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 224 - Clackamas County - 10/20/25

Clackamas County, Ore (Oct. 20, 2025)- On Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 11:34 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 224, near milepost 15, in Clackamas County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a Toyota Corolla, operated by Candida Rodriguez (51) of Gresham, entered the highway from SE Amisigger Road and attempted to turn eastbound onto Highway 224. The Toyota entered the path of a westbound Dodge Ram 2500, operated by Kirk Andrew Friedman (59) of Portland, causing a side impact collision. 

The operator of the Toyota (Rodriguez) was declared deceased at the scene. Two passengers of the Toyota, Nathon Zintkala Melbourne (32) of Portland and a female juvenile (13), suffered minor injuries and were transported to an area hospital for treatment.

The operator of the Dodge (Friedman) was reportedly uninjured.

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

OSP was assisted by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Clackamas 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 20 - Linn County - 10/20/25

Linn County, Ore (Oct. 20, 2025)- On Friday, October 17, 2025, at 4:45 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 20, near milepost 23, in Linn County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a Subaru Outback, operated by Katherine Elizabeth Spellman (19) of Longmont (CO), entered the highway from Liberty Road and was attempting to turn westbound onto Highway 20. The Subaru entered the path of an eastbound Harley Davidson Road King, operated by Jeremy Wayne Smith (46) of Lebanon, causing a side impact collision.

The operator of the Harley Davidson (Smith) was declared deceased at the scene. A passenger of the Harley Davidson, Delana Ann Marie Smith (45) of Lebanon, was seriously injured and transported to an area hospital.

The operator of the Subaru (Spellman) was seriously injured and transported to an area hospital. A passenger of the Subaru, Shasta Faith Levin (18) of Winston, was reportedly uninjured.

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

OSP was assisted by the Sweet Home 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 281 - Hood River County - 10/17/25

Hood River County, Ore. (Oct 17, 2025)- On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 9:23 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 281, near milepost 7, in Hood River County. 

The preliminary investigation indicated a soutbbound Subaru Impreza, operated by Pedro Jonathan Flores-Flores (26) of Hood River, attempted to pass a southbound Toyota Corolla, operated by Jesus Esquivel Martinez (38) of Hood River, in a no passing zone and struck a northbound Honda VT750 motorcycle, operated by Phillip Mickey Himes (37) of Hood River, head-on.

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

The operator of the Toyota (Esquivel Martinez) was reportedly uninjured.

The operator of the Subaru (Flores-Flores) was reportedly uninjured and was arrested for DUII, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangering X2, and Manslaughter 1.

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

OSP was assisted by the Hood River County Sheriff's Office, Hood River Police Department, Wyeast 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.

UPDATE - Vehicle And Suspect Located: OSP Asks For Public Assistance To Identify Suspect(s) In Fatal Hit And Run – Douglas County - 10/17/25

UPDATE: The vehicle and suspect in this incident have been located. OSP investigators located the suspect, Brandon James Jensen (41), on October 16, 2025. He was arrested for failure to perform the duties of a driver and tampering with physical evidence. OSP would like to thank the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT) and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office for their assistance with this incident.  

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DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. (13 Oct. 2025) – On Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 1:08 a.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on Highway 42 near milepost 76 in Douglas County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a male pedestrian, Dustin Rios (30) of Canyonville, was in the lane of travel for an unknown reason and was struck by an eastbound vehicle on Highway 42 near Grant Smith Road close to the Taco Bell restaurant near Winston. A black Honda passenger vehicle fled the scene after striking the pedestrian. 

Despite lifesaving efforts, the pedestrian (Rios) was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Roadside evidence suggests the involved vehicle is a 2006-2011 black Honda Civic. Evidence from the scene indicated the vehicle sustained damage to the driver’s side mirror. Law enforcement also recovered an adhesive transparent window visor believed to have come from the driver’s side door.

The vehicle was last seen traveling eastbound on Highway 42 toward Interstate 5 and may have continued northbound.

Anyone with information is asked to contact OSP’s Southern Command dispatch center at 800-442-2068 or *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone. Please reference case number SP25-433741.

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

OSP was assisted by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Winston Police Department, Douglas County Emergency Services, Douglas County Medical Examiner’s Office, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.
 

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

Fatal Crash - Highway 240 - Yamhill County - 10/15/25

Yamhill County, Ore (Oct. 15, 2025)- On Monday, October 13, 2025, at 5:11 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Highway 240, near milepost 10, in Yamhill County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Toyota Rav4, operated by Holly Mclain (47) of Cornelius, struck a pedestrian, Larry Joseph Mervin Jacobs (66) of Newberg, who was in the roadway.

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

The Toyota operator (Mclain) 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 Yamhill County Sheriff's Office, Newberg Dundee 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.

St. John’s Bridge John Doe Identified After More Than 30 Years (Photo) - 10/13/25

Photos courtesy of the DNA Doe Project. 

PORTLAND, Ore. (13 Oct. 2025) – More than 30 years ago, on August 17, 1992, workers clearing brush near the St. Johns Bridge in North Portland discovered the fully skeletonized remains of a man. Local law enforcement immediately responded to conduct a death investigation, and the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office was called in to help recover the remains.
 

This week, with help from the DNA Doe Project, the remains were positively identified as Bryant Edward Deane, who is believed to have been about 39 years old at the time of his death.

After the remains were transferred to the medical examiner’s office, a forensic pathologist and forensic anthropologist examined the bones and determined the decedent was likely a white male, close to 50 years old, and about 5-foot-2 to 5-foot-5 in height. They noted arthritic changes, several fractures, a marked difference in leg length indicating the man would have walked with a limp, and estimated he had been deceased for about a year before discovery.

The fractures were more pronounced on the left side of the body, suggesting the decedent may have fallen from the bridge or been struck by a vehicle and thrown from the bridge. However, the cause and manner of death remain undetermined.

The clothed remains included a maroon fleece-lined jacket, dark denim pants, MacGregor brand ankle boots, and gray and brown cotton gloves on both hands, suggesting the man died during the winter. Brown hair was found near the remains. A dental examination showed evidence of restorations.

Unfortunately, there were no leads on the man’s identity, and the case went cold.

As with other unidentified remains cases, some progress was made over the years, but the case only advanced significantly with developments in genetic genealogy.

In 2011, a NamUs profile (UP#8259) was created, and DNA results were uploaded to the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), though no matches were found.

In 2019, more extensive short tandem repeat (STR) DNA testing was completed, resulting in the addition of Y-STR (male-specific) and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) profiles to CODIS. Despite these efforts, no matches were made.

In February 2024, the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office partnered with the DNA Doe Project, which offered pro bono assistance. The organization secured funding for advanced DNA extraction and sequencing.

In March 2025, Astrea Forensics produced a single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) profile, which was uploaded to the GEDmatch Pro database. The enhanced profile indicated North Atlantic, Baltic, and western Mediterranean heritage. DNA Doe Project volunteers began the process of investigative genetic genealogy.

In June, the SNP profile was uploaded to the FamilyTreeDNA database to find additional matches. Soon after, volunteers began narrowing in on a match by researching family records, old newspaper clippings, and other sources. By August, they had identified a potential match and possible relatives to contact.

The medical examiner’s office reached out to the decedent’s presumed brother, who had not been in contact with him since the mid-to-late 1970s. He agreed to provide a DNA sample for comparison.

In October 2025, the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the remains as those of Bryant Edward Deane, born Aug. 2, 1952.

Based on the totality of genetic and circumstantial evidence, Dr. Sean Hurst, Oregon’s chief medical examiner, positively identified the remains. Next of kin have been notified. The Portland Police Bureau has been made aware of the positive identification in the case.

“This case was cold for 33 years,” said Hailey Collord-Stalder, forensic anthropologist with the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office. “Bryant’s parents passed in 2017 and 2019, respectively, never knowing what happened to their son. His family left a space for him on their headstone; now he can finally be laid to rest with his family.”

The Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office is grateful for the work of the DNA Doe Project and its volunteers, who are committed to restoring names to unidentified persons. The project continues to assist the office on several other cases.

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About the Oregon State Police
The 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 to other law enforcement agencies throughout the state. 

OSP Fish And Wildlife Asks For Public’s Help To Identify Poacher – Lincoln County (Photo) - 10/09/25

LINCOLN COUNTY, Ore. (9 Oct. 2025) – The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help to locate the person(s) responsible for the waste of a cow elk in Lincoln County.

On September 23, 2025, Fish and Wildlife troopers received a report of a deceased cow elk in the Stott Mountain Unit near Fraser Road and the Salmon River Estuary. The cow elk had an arrow lodged in its abdomen and was left to waste.

The investigation determined the elk was likely shot earlier that morning. This unit is open only for the harvest of bull elk during the archery season.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Oregon State Police dispatch at 1-800-452-7888, *OSP (*677), or email TIP@osp.oregon.gov. Reference case number SP25-414233.

Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators

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

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

Preference Point Rewards

5 Points: Bighorn Sheep

5 Points: Rocky Mountain Goat

5 Points: Moose

5 Points: Wolf

4 Points: Elk

4 Points: Deer

4 Points: Pronghorn Antelope

4 Points: Bear

4 Points: Cougar

The TIP program also offers cash rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of the following fish and wildlife species. Cash rewards can also be awarded for habitat destruction, illegally obtaining hunting or angling license or tag, lending or borrowing big game tags, spotlighting, or snagging.

Cash Rewards

Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) cash rewards:

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

$1,000 Elk, Deer, or Antelope

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

$300 Habitat destruction

$200 for 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 & Shellfish and Snagging/Attempting to Snag are sponsored, in part, by Northwest Steelheaders Association and Coastal Conservation Association.

Oregon Wildlife Coalition (OWC) Cash Rewards:

$500 Hawk, Falcon, Eagle, Owl, Osprey

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

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

Oregon Outfitters & Guides Association (OOGA) Cash Rewards:

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

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

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

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

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

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About the Oregon State Police

Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multidisciplinary organization 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 to other law enforcement agencies throughout the state. 

OSP Asks For Public Assistance To Identify Suspect(s) In Fatal Hit-and-run – Josephine County - 10/08/25

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. (8 Oct. 2025) – On Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, at about 8:46 p.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a report of a person down in the roadway in the 100 block of Hogue Drive, in Selma, Josephine County.

Responding law enforcement determined the person had been struck by a vehicle, and the vehicle was no longer on scene. 

The pedestrian, Ray Arnold Wilder (62) of Selma, was declared deceased at the scene.
 

Detectives conducted witness interviews and learned a red truck and a white 4Runner (or similar vehicle) with a black canopy were seen speeding away from the area after the crash. The vehicles reportedly drove past the scene several minutes later. The suspect vehicle is believed to have front-end damage and may have a broken windshield.
 

Anyone with information is asked to contact OSP’s Southern Command Center dispatch at 800-442-2068 or by calling *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone. Please reference case number SP25-422785.

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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 crimes, conducts post-mortem examinations and forensic analysis, and provides background checks and law enforcement data. The agency regulates gaming and enforces laws related to fish, wildlife, and natural resources. OSP is comprised of more than 1,400 staff members – including troopers, investigators, and professional staff – who provide a full range of policing and public safety services to Oregon and other law enforcement agencies throughout Oregon. 

Fatal Crash – Highway 38 – Douglas County - 10/07/25

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. (7 Oct. 2025) – On Monday, October 6, 2025, at 5:27 a.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 38 near milepost 49 in Douglas County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a gold Buick Century, operated by Kenneth Shane Garrison (52) of North Bend, was traveling eastbound on Highway 38 near Drain when it left the roadway for an unknown reason. The vehicle traveled down an embankment, struck a tree, and came to rest at the bottom of the embankment.

The operator (Garrison), and sole occupant of the vehicle, was declared deceased at the scene.

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

OSP was assisted by the North Douglas 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 197 – Wasco County - 10/07/25

WASCO COUNTY, Ore. (7 Oct. 2025) – On Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 4:39 p.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 197 near milepost 37 in Wasco County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a gray Isuzu Rodeo, operated by Howard Mcloud Mansfield (60) of Maupin, was traveling northbound on Highway 197 near Maupin when it left its lane of travel for an unknown reason. The vehicle crossed into the southbound lane, struck the hillside, rolled over, and ejected the operator from the vehicle.   

The operator of the Isuzu (Mcloud) was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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

OSP was assisted by Southern Wasco County Ambulance, Juniper Flat Rural Fire Protection District, Tygh Valley Rural Fire Protection District, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

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

Fatal Crash – Highway 42 – Coos County - 10/07/25

COOS COUNTY, Ore. (7 Oct. 2025) – On Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 12:59 p.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 42 near milepost 23 in Coos County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a silver Ford Mustang, operated by Isaiah Michael Osbon (23) of Myrtle Point, was traveling westbound on Highway 42 when it crossed the center line and collided head-on with an eastbound gray Honda Civic, operated by Christian Anthony Percell (26) of Medford.

A passenger in the Honda, Autumn Ruby Bishop (25) of Medford, was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Honda (Percell) was transported by Life Flight to an area hospital with serious injuries.

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

Fatigue is believed to have been a contributing factor in the crash.

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

OSP was assisted by the Myrtle Point Police Department, Fire Department, and Ambulance Service, 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 42 - Coos County - 10/06/25

Coos County, Ore. (Oct. 6, 2025) - On Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 10:44 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 42, near milepost 27, in Coos County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Chevrolet 1500, operated by Heather Renee Leach (37) of Reedsport, lost control and spun into the westbound lane. The Chevrolet struck a westbound Ford F-350, operated by Nicholas Glenn Taylor (56) of Grants Pass, head-on.

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

The operator of the Ford (Taylor) and a passenger, Holly Helene Taylor (53) of Grants Pass, were injured and transported to an area hospital.

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

OSP was assisted by the Coos County Sheriff's Office, Myrtle Point Police Department, Coquille Police Department, Myrtle Point Fire Department, and Bridge 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 6 - Tillamook County - 10/06/25

Tillamook County, Ore. (Oct. 6, 2025) - On Friday, October 3, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 6, near milepost 32, in Tillamook County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Mazda 3, operated by Brissa Guadalupe Olivarez Garcia (27) of Vancouver (WA), entered the eastbound passing lane for unknown reasons and struck an eastbound Scion Xd, operated by Deanna Kay Bollinger (57) of Garibaldi, head-on.

The operator of the Scion (Bollinger) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Mazda (Olivarez Garcia) was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.

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

OSP was assisted by Tillamook Fire, the Tillamook County Sheriff's Office, Banks Fire, and the Washington 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.