Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) Arrests Two In Georgia Custodial Interference Investigation- Josephine County -04/24/25

Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) arrests two in Georgia custodial interference investigation- Josephine County

On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, the Oregon State Police received information from the Grants Pass Police Department of a custodial interference investigation which originated out of the Woodstock Police Department, Cherokee County, Georgia. OSP obtained additional information that the mother, Haley Noel Nelson (32), had illegally taken her two young children under the age of five (5), from Georgia, and fled to Josephine County. Nelson had an outstanding arrest warrant out of Cherokee County with two charges; Interference with Custody (Misdemeanor) and Interstate Interference with Custody (Felony). 

At approximately 1:30 p.m., RADE personnel observed Nelson with an adult male, Carlos Figueroa (28), and both children in downtown Cave Junction. RADE took Nelson into custody on her arrest warrant and detained Figueroa, without incident. During a subsequent search of the associated vehicle, a firearm was located in plain view. Figueroa, who is a convicted felon, was arrested for Felon in Possession of a Firearm (ORS 166.270). 

Both Nelson and Figueroa were transported to the Josephine County Jail where they were lodged. 

Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) Grants Pass-Child Welfare responded to assist with the children, who were unharmed. RADE was also assisted by the OSP Central Point Area Command-Major Crimes Section and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Medford Office Task Force. RADE is comprised of the Josephine County District Attorney’s Office, the Grants Police Department, the Oregon State Police and Josephine County Community Corrections. 

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Oregon State Police Investigating Officer Involved Shooting- Josephine County -04/22/25

Josephine County, Ore. 22 April 2025- Oregon State Police investigating officer involved shooting in Josephine County.

On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, just after 12:00 p.m., a Josephine County Sheriff’s Office Deputy encountered a wanted suspect with a felony warrant, near the O’Brien Country Store, in O’Brien.  The suspect, Clinten Anthony Robertson (33) of Grants Pass, evaded the deputy and used his vehicle to ram the deputy’s vehicle, resulting in an officer involved shooting. 

Robertson was struck by gunfire during the incident and transported to Three Rivers Hospital in Grants Pass for medical treatment.

No injuries to bystanders or law enforcement occurred during the incident.

The Josephine County Major Crime Team, which consists of the Josephine County District Attorney’s Office, the Grants Pass Police Department, the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office, and the Oregon State Police has been activated.  The Oregon State Police is leading the investigation.  No additional details will be released at this time. 

Fatal Crash - Highway 42 - Coos County -04/22/25

Update: On Monday, April 21, 2025, at 5:59 p.m., Oregon State Police arrested Jonathan James Dowdy. Dowdy was released from RiverBend Hospital after he was admitted and received care for injuries suffered during the crash on April 18. After his arrest, Dowdy was lodged in the Coos County Jail for the following crimes:

• ORS 163.118 Manslaughter in the First Degree (X2)
• ORS 163.175 Assault in the Second Degree (X3)
• ORS 163.165 Assault in the Third Degree (X5)
• ORS 163.195 Reckless Endangering of a Person (X14)
• ORS 163.196 Aggravated Driving While Suspended or Revoked
• ORS 813.010 Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants
• ORS 811.140 Reckless Driving
• ORS 811.182 Driving While Suspended – Misdemeanor
• ORS 164.354 Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree

Oregon State Police is actively investigating the fatal collision and does not have further information to release.

Coos County, Ore. 19 April 2025- On Friday, April 18, 2025, at 9:56 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 42, near milepost 23, in Coos County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Chevrolet Silverado, operated by Johnathan James Dowdy (32) of Coos Bay, crossed the centerline into the eastbound lane and struck an eastbound Chevrolet Express bus, operated by Jami Lea Strinz (46) of Roseburg, head-on. The bus was occupied with 10 members of the Umpqua Community College softball team. 

The operator of the Chevrolet Silverado (Dowdy) suffered serious injuries and was transported to an emergency medical center.

The operator of the Chevrolet Express (Strinz) was transported with critical injuries and was later declared deceased at the hospital.

A passenger of the Chevrolet Express, Kiley Nevaeh Jones (19) of Nampa (ID), was declared deceased at the scene.

The other 8 occupants of the Chevrolet Express, whose identities are not being released at this time, suffered moderate to serious injuries and were provided emergency medical services.

The highway was impacted for approximately five hours during the on-scene investigation. Impaired driving is considered a primary cause of the crash.

Due to the on-going criminal investigation, additional details related to the crash are not available for release.

OSP was assisted by Myrtle Point Police Department, Coquille Police Department, Coos County Sheriff's Office, Myrtle Point Fire, Coquille 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 199 - Josephine County -04/22/25

Josephine County, Ore. 21 April 2025- On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 5:40 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Highway 199, near milepost 26, in Josephine County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a pedestrian, Kale Phillip Luke (31) of Grants Pass, was reportedly walking in the roadway when he was struck by a southbound Ford Escape, operated by Andrew Martin Vendrick (39) of Santa Rosa (CA).

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

The operator of the Ford (Vendrick) was reportedly uninjured.

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

OSP was assisted by Illinois Valley 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 99W - Yamhill County -04/21/25

Yamhill County, Ore. 21 April 2025- On Friday, April 18, 2025, at 3:50 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 99W, near the intersection with Northeast Youngman Lane, in Yamhill County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Toyota Corolla, operated by Dennis Giron-Cortes (36) of Woodburn, was in the slow lane when it lost control and left the roadway. The Toyota rolled onto it's roof before striking a utility pole which consequently broke the utility pole and dropped live power wires onto the roadway.

The operator of the Toyota was declared deceased at the scene.

The roadway was impacted for approximately 4.5 hours during the on-scene investigation. Speed is believed to be a primary cause of the crash.

OSP was assisted by the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office, McMinnville 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 - Lincoln County -04/18/25

Lincoln County, Ore. 18 April 2025- On Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 7:07 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 20, near milepost 4, in Lincoln County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound GMC Terrace, operated by Heather Maria Paz Hosey (42) of Newport, crossed the centerline for unknown reasons and struck a westbound Dodge Journey, operated by Ruston Lee Thommen (46) of Halsey, head-on. The GMC rotated and was struck by a westbound Dodge Dakota, operated by Christian Layfield Sagrero (19) of Newport, that was following the Dodge Journey. The Dodge Journey caught fire due to the collision and became fully engulfed in flames. 

The operator of the GMC (Hosey) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Dodge Journey (Thommen), who was able to exit the vehicle, suffered unknown injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

The operator of the Dodge Dakota (Layfield Sagrero) suffered reportedly minor injuries and was transported for evaluation.

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

OSP was assisted by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Newport 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 82 - Umatilla County -04/16/25

Umatilla County, Ore. 16 April 2025- On Monday, April 14, 2025, at 11:42 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Interstate 84, near milepost 10, in Umatilla County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Toyota 4Runner, operated by Donald James Drouillard (35) of Hermiston, failed to negotiate a curve, left the roadway, rolled down an embankment, and came to rest on its roof in the median.

The operator of the Toyota (Drouillard), who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle and declared deceased at the scene.

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

OSP was assisted by the 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 22E - Marion County -04/15/25

Marion County, Ore. 15 April 2025- On Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 3:35 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 22E, near milepost 49, in Marion County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Ford F-150, operated by Kasey John Fox (40) of Troutdale, was reporteldy travelling at a high rate of speed when it crossed the center line and contacted the westbound guardrail. The Ford crossed back into the eastbound lane, left the eastbound shoulder, and struck several trees. The vehicle came to rest approximately 50 feet from the roadway.

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

The highway was impacted for approximately six hours during the on-scene investigation. The primary cause of the crash is considered to be speed.

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 204 - Union County -04/14/25

Union County, Ore. 14 April 2025- On Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 3:15 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 204, near milepost 33, in Union County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Hyundai Sonata, operated by Mikel D Cribbs (44) of Hermiston, crossed into the eastbound lane for unknown reasons and struck an eastbound John Deere tractor, operated by Santiago Ramirez Tapia (42) of North Powder, head-on. The collision caused extensive damage to the Hyundai and the John Deere to overturn.

The operator of the Hyundai (Cribbs) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the John Deere (Ramirez Tapia) suffered reported minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

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

OSP was assisted by the Union County Sheriff's Office, Elgin Rural Fire, La Grande 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 138E - Douglas County -04/10/25

Douglas County, Ore. 10 April 2025- On Monday, April 7, 2025, at 6:38 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 138E, near milepost 28.5, in Douglas County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Chevrolet Tahoe, operated by Craig Francis Hindle (65) of Merlin, crossed the roadway for unknown reasons, left the eastbound shoulder, and struck a tree.

The passenger of the Chevrolet, Scoti Allena Hoadley (43) of Grants Pass, was reportedly not wearing a seatbelt and was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Chevrolet (Hindle) suffered reportedly minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. 

The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. 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 99 S- Lane County -04/09/25

Lane County, Ore. 9 April 2025- On Monday, April 7, 2025, at 3:28 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 99 S, near milepost 1.5, in Lane County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Kenworth logtruck, operated by Christian James Gossett (52) of Cottage Grove, slowed to make a left turn when it was rear-ended by a southbound Toyota Matrix, operated by Josef Alexander Ward (29) of Creswell. 

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

The operator of the Kenworth (Gossett) was reportedly uninjured.

The highway was impacted for approximately 2.5 hours during the on-scene investigation.

OSP was assisted by the Lane 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 - Interstate 84 - Baker County -04/09/25

Baker County, Ore. 9 April 2025- On Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 10:52 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 84, near milepost 345, in Baker County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Chevrolet Tahoe, operated by John Carl Allyn (85) of Baker City, was stopped for unknown reasons in the slow lane when it was struck by an eastbound Volvo commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Anatolii Gulei (36) of Vancouver (WA), in a rear-end collision.

The operator of the Chevrolet (Allyn) was transported by LifeFlight to an area hospital and was later declared deceased.

The operator of the Volvo (Gulei) was reportedly uninjured.

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

OSP was assisted by Baker 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 97 - Wasco County -04/07/25

Wasco County, Ore. 7 April 2025- On Friday, April 4, 2025, at 9:08 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 97, near milepost 65, in Wasco County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Honda CRV, operated by Eduardo Enrique Aguirre (34) of Spokane (WA), attempted to pass a commercial motor vehicle in a no-passing zone and struck a northbound Volkswagen Atlas, operated by Eric Daniel Smidt (45) of Pendleton, head-on.

A passenger of the Honda, a male juvenile (7) was transported by lifeflight and later declared deceased. The operator of the Honda (Eduardo Aguirre) and a passenger, a male juvenile (4), were seriously injured and transported to an area hospital for treatment.

The operator of the Volkswagen (Eric Smidt) and passengers, Heather Marie Smidt (46) and a male juvenile (15) of Pendleton, were seriously injured and transported to an area hospital for treatment. 

The highway was impacted for approximately five hours during the on-scene investigation. An unlawful pass is considered a primary cause of the crash.

OSP was assisted by the Wasco 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 126 – Lane County -04/04/25

LANE COUNTY, Ore. 4 April 2025 – On Thursday, April 3, 2025, at about 2:23 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 126 near Florence in Lane County.

The preliminary investigation indicated that a white Freightliner semi-truck traveling westbound, operated by Joseph Jack Botelho (64) of Veneta, and a white Ford T-350 van traveling eastbound, operated by Mathew Jacob Decker (37) of Eugene, collided head-on near milepost 6 on Hwy. 126 for an unknown reason.

The operator of the Ford T-350 (Decker) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Freightliner semi-truck (Botelho) had reported minor injuries and was not transported.

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

OSP was assisted by Western Lane Fire and EMS and the Oregon Department of Transportation.
 

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

Fatal Crash – Hwy. 255 – Curry County -04/04/25

CURRY COUNTY, Ore. 4 April 2025 – On Thursday, April 3, 2025, at about 5:11 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash in Curry County. The initial report was received via an automated alert system from the vehicle.

The preliminary investigation indicated a black Jeep Wagoneer, operated by Virginia Gayle Peare (81) of Brookings, was traveling northbound on Hwy. 255 near milepost 360 when it left the roadway for an unknown reason and rolled down an embankment.

The operator (Peare) was declared deceased at the scene.

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

OSP was assisted by the Curry County Sheriff’s Office, Brookings Fire Department, the Oregon Department of Transportation, and CAL-ORE.
 

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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 224 - Clackamas County -04/04/25

Clackamas County, Ore. 4 April 2025- On Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 1:31 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 224, at the intersection with Weitz Lane, in Clackamas County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Ford F150, operated by Luis Guerrero Lopez (64) of Eagle Creek, struck the rear of a Toyota Celica, operated by Timothy Mark Woodard (64) of Eagle Creek, which was stopped to turn onto Weitz Lane. The collision pushed the Toyota into the eastbound lane where it was struck head-on by an eastbound Subaru Forrester, operated by Joshua Jordan Redd (43) of Estacada.

The operator of the Toyota (Woodard) was declared deceased at the scene. A passenger in the Toyota, Diane Woodard (71) fo Eagle Creek, was seriously injured and transported to an area hospital.

The operator of the Subaru (Redd) was seriously injured and transported to an area hospital. 

The operator of the Ford (Lopez) was evaluated for injury and arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants.

The highway was impacted for approximately seven hours during the on-scene investigation. Impaired driving is considered a primary cause of the crash. The crash remains under investigation.

OSP was assisted by the Clackamas 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 551 - Clackamas County -04/04/25

Clackamas County, Ore. 4 April 2025- On Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 8:36 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 551, near milepost 1, in Clackamas County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Kia Forte, operated by Matthew Gene Rinehart (41) of Eugene, attempted to make a pass in a "no passing" zone and struck a southbound Kia Soul, operated by Darci Ann Olivier (37) of Wilsonville, head-on. 

The operator of the Forte (Rinehart) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Soul (Olivier) was declared deceased at the scene. A female juvenile (4) passenger was transported to an area hospital with reported minor injuries.

The highway was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene investigation. Unsafe passing is considered the primary cause of the crash.

OSP was assisted by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Aurora Fire Department, Woodburn Fire Department, 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 - Highway 97 - Sherman County -04/04/25

Sherman County, Ore. 4 April 2025- On Friday, March 28, 2025, at 3:36 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 97, near milepost 6, in Sherman County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Kenworth commecial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Satwant Singh (33) of Yuba City (CA), failed to negotiate a curve, entered the northbound lane, and struck a northbound Peterbilt commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Francisco Sandoval (65) of Snohomish (WA), nearly head on. The southbound Kenworth then struck a northbound GMC 3500, operated by Shawn Hutchinson (63) of Wilton (CA), in a secondary collision. The collision caused both commercial motor vehicles to catch fire.

The operator of the Kenworth (Singh) was delcared deceased at the scene. 

A passenger in the Kenworth, Rajvir Singh (31) of Yuba City (CA), was seriously injured and transported to an area hospital.

The operator of the Peterbilt (Sandoval) suffered reported minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

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

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

OSP was assisted by the Sherman County Sheriff's Office, Sherman County 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 97 - Klamath County -04/01/25

Klamath County, Ore. 31 March 2025- On Monday, March 31, 2025, at 8:46 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two vehicle crash on Highway 97, near milepost 176, in Klamath County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Buick LeSabre, operated by Leif Taylor Celusta (34) of Crescent, lost control, crossed into the southbound lane, and struck a southbound Kenworth commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Robert Emil Mewes (58) of Madras.

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

The operator of the Kenworth (Mewes) was reportely uninjured.

The highway was impacted for approximately two hours during the on-scene investigation. Speed and roadway conditions are being considered primary causes of the crash.

OSP was assisted by Crescent 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 - Umatilla County -04/01/25

Umatilla County, Ore. 1 April 2025- On Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 2:20 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Interstate 84, near milepost 190, in Umatilla County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Chevrolet Venture, operated by Kenneth Leroy Stout (85) of Ilwaco (WA), was passing through a single lane construction zone when it began to pass vehicles on the inside shoulder of the roadway. The operator lost control, entered the median, rolled several times, and came to rest on the westbound shoulder.

The operator (Stout), who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle and declared deceased at the scene.

The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. The primary cause of the crash is considered unsafe passing and further investigation is being conducted.

OSP was assisted by the Echo Fire Department, Stanfield Fire Department, Umatilla County Fire District 1, Umatilla 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.