Fatal Crash - Highway 199 - Josephine County -03/21/25

Josephine County, Ore. 21 Mar 2025- On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 5:23 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 199, near milepost 16, in Josephine County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Ford F-150, operated by Ethan Wayne Anderson (36) of Cave Junction, struck a pedestrian, Buck Carlos Gene Arby Ward (58) of Crescent City (CA), who was in the roadway for unknown reasons. 

The pedistrian (Ward) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Ford (Anderson) was reportedly not injured.

The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. Weather conditions (fog) is being considered a contributing factor in the crash.

OSP was assisted by Illinois Valley 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 20 - Linn County -03/14/25

Linn County, Ore. 14 Mar 2025- On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 8:25 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 20, at the intersection with Knox Butte Road, in Linn County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Hyundai Santa Fe, operated by Loren Duane Soderholm (72) of Albany, failed to stop at the intersection and entered the path of a westbound Volvo XC9, operated by Jayden Loren Viars (19) of Menasha (WI), causing a side impact collision.

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

The operator of the Volvo (Viars) suffered reported minor injuries.

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

OSP was assisted by the Albany Fire Department.

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon’s highways. The team provides expertise in 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 (Business) - Klamath County -03/14/25

Klamath County, Ore. 14 Mar 2025- On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 9:42 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus bicycle crash on Crater Lake Parkway (Highway 97 Business), at the intersection with Shasta Way, in Klamath County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound electric bicycle, operated by Douglas Duane Robinson (48) of Klamath Falls, entered the intersection against a red light and was struck by a southbound Subaru Outback, operated by Mary Jane Richardson (64) of Chiloquin.

The bicyclist (Robinson) was transported and later declared deceased at an area hospital.

The operator of the Subaru (Richardson) was not physically injured.

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

OSP was assisted by the Klamath County Sheriff's Office, Klamath County Fire 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 216 - Wasco County -03/12/25

Wasco County, Ore. 12 Mar 2025- On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 1:43 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 216, near milepost 23, in Wasco County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Ford F150, operated by Samuel Timothy Crafard (72) of Maupin, left the roadway into the westbound ditch, struck a culvert, and flipped onto its roof. 

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

A passenger of the Ford, Carol Ann Workman (78) of Maupin, suffered reported minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

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

OSP was assisted by the Juniper Flat Rural Fire District, 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 127 - Multnomah County -03/12/25

Multnomah County, Ore. 12 Mar 2025- On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 8:01 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 127, near milepost 4, in Multnomah County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Subaru WRX, operated by Douglas Robert Huard (68) of Portland, was negotiating a curve when it entered the northbound lane and struck a Kia Sportage, operated by Cindy Ann Crandall (67) of St Helens, sending the KIA over the guardrail and down an embankment. A northbound Toyota Corolla, operated by Derek Wilbert Richman (55) of Beaverton, was behind the Kia and struck debris from the primary crash.

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

The operator of the KIA (Crandall) was declared deceased at the scene. A passenger in the KIA, a male juvenile (2), was reportedly uninjured.

The operator of the Toyota (Richman) was reportedly uninjured.

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 Portland Police Bureau, Multnomah 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 34 - Lincoln County -03/12/25

Lincoln County, Ore. 12 Mar 2025- On Monday, March 10, 2025, at 4:41 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 34, near milepost 27, in Lincoln County. 

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Honda Civic, operated by Brandy Amber Damm-Winningham (42) of Corvallis, lost control, left the roadway and rolled approximately 300 feet down a steep embankment. The operated was ejected from the vehicle during the roll event.

The operator of the Honda (Damm-Winningham), who was not believed to be wearing a seatbelt, was declared deceased at the scene.

A passenger in the Honda, Becky Jean Damm (62) of Corvallis, 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 Benton County Sheriff's Office, Alsea Fire Department, Central Lincoln Fire Department, and Yachats Fire Department. 

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

Fatal Crash - Highway 26 - Clackamas County -03/12/25

Clackams County, Ore. 12 Mar 2025- On Monday, March 3, 2025, at 4:50 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 26, near milepost 44, in Clackamas County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Chevrolet Malibu, operated by Selena Mae Brust (27) of Portland, left the roadway for unknown reasons and struck a rock before rolling off the northern side of the roadway. The vehicle had been reported as stolen prior to the collision to the Gresham Police Department.

The operator of the vehicle (Brust) was transported to an area hospital for evaluation before being lodged at the Clackamas County Jail for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, Unlawful Use of a Motor Vehicle, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangerment, and Manslaughter II. 

A passenger in the vehicle, Nathan Andrew Bergstrom (45) of Beaverton, was declared deceased at the scene.

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

OSP was assisted by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Hoodland 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 140 – Jackson County -03/08/25

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. 8 March 2025 – On Friday, March 7, 2025, at 6:04 a.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian in Jackson County.  

The preliminary investigation indicated that a white Nissan Frontier pickup truck, operated by Jerid William Gunter (47) of Medford, was traveling eastbound on Hwy 140 near Blackwell Road when it struck a pedestrian. The crash occurred in a non-lit area of the roadway. 
 

The pedestrian, Naomi Hope Gomez (39) of Glendale, was declared deceased at the scene.

The highway was impacted for about two hours for the on-scene 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 documenting, investigating, and analyzing complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. Members 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 395 - Umatilla County -03/06/25

UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. 6 March 2025 – On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash in Umatilla County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a silver Buick Lacrosse, operated by Celestino Chavarria Nunez (65) of Pasco (WA), was headed southbound on Hwy. 395 near milepost 12, turning left onto the Interstate 84 on-ramp. The Buick struck a red Toyota CHR, operated by Tabitha J. Ritzer (41) of Hermiston, head-on that was traveling northbound on Hwy. 395.
 

The Buick operator (Nunez) was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.
 

A Buick passenger, Rosa Maria Badillo (74) of Pasco (WA), was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Buick passenger Guadalupe Flores-Mendoza (81) of Pasco (WA) was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. Buick passenger J. Eleazar Flores (59) of Pasco (WA) was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.
 

The operator of the Toyota (Ritzer) and a 10-year-old female were transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.
 

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

OSP was assisted by the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, Stanfield Police Department, Lift Flight, Echo Fire, Umatilla County Fire District #1, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.
 

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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) 

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

Fatal Crash - Highway 97 - Klamath County -03/04/25

Klamath County, Ore. 3 Mar 2025- On Monday, March 3rd, 2025, at 5:42 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 97, near milepost 284, in Klamath County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Nissan Frontier, operated by Derek Ryan Ford (30) of Woodland (CO), crossed the center line for unknown reasons and struck a southbound Dodge Ram 1500, operated by Amy Wilson (48) of Klamath Falls, head-on in the southbound lane.

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

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

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

OSP was assisted by the Klamath County Fire District 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.

Police Agencies Partner To Honor Multnomah County Fallen Deputies - February 28th DUII Saturation Patrol (Photo) -03/04/25

Multnomah County Memorial Saturation Patrol video link: https://bit.ly/3Xo9ZTi

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. 4 March 2025 – On Friday, February 28, 2025, Multnomah County police agencies partnered to honor two Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office reserve deputies killed in the line of duty 32 years ago. Law enforcement officers from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, Gresham Police Department, Portland Police Bureau, and the Oregon State Police partnered Friday night to enforce impaired driving and fatal-5 driving behaviors, which include speed, occupant safety, lane departure, impaired driving, and distracted driving.

On February 26, 1993, MCSO Reserve Sergeant Scott Collins and Reserve Deputy Mark Whitehead were driving on Interstate 84 when their patrol car was struck head-on by an impaired driver. The driver and both deputies died at the scene. In 2014, a roadside memorial was installed along the eastbound lanes of I-84 near the Fairview Parkway exit where the collision occurred.

Family members of both deputies attended the Friday night mission briefing and expressed gratitude that their loved ones' sacrifices were not forgotten. Matthew Whitehead, the brother of Deputy Mark Whitehead, said, “The fact they want to do it — they remembered the ultimate sacrifice they gave serving their community."

Dawn Collins, sister of Sgt. Scott Collins, said of the saturation patrol, “This saves lives. It saves not only the life of the person they might have hit, but it saves their life too.”

MCSO Sgt. Marc Hevern said, “It’s always nice to work with partner agencies. We can have more impact with more officers out there patrolling.” As a Multnomah County Reserve Deputy in 1997, Hevern recalled the continued impact of the loss on the department saying, “To this day, the sheriff’s office is committed to enforcing driving while intoxicated.”  

Trooper Angus Orazio reiterated OSP’s commitment to enforcement action on driving behaviors that increase the likelihood of serious injury and fatal crashes including impaired driving. He said, “Endangering yourself and others should never be an option when getting behind the wheel. Any type of impairment should always be taken out of the equation.”  
 

Preliminary stats from Multnomah County, Portland Police Bureau, and OSP show approximately 190 traffic stops between the three agencies with eight DUII arrests. Near the end of the mission’s operational period, officers responded to a fatal crash in Fairview. MCSO later attributed the cause to impaired driving. Participating agencies reported additional arrests for warrants, possession of a controlled substance, and a recovered stolen vehicle. Statistics are still being compiled by each agency and final results will be available by the end of the week.

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OSP Traffic Stop Leads To Seizure Of Fentanyl Powder - Douglas County (Photo) -03/04/25

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. 4 March 2025 – Oregon State Police K-9 team seizes 2.4 pounds of fentanyl powder.

On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, an Oregon State Police K-9 team stopped a car on Interstate 5 northbound near milepost 157 in Douglas County for a traffic violation. During the stop, the trooper recognized signs of possible criminal activity. A consent search of the vehicle led to the seizure of .3 grams of methamphetamine, 2.4 pounds of powder fentanyl, and a large amount of U.S. currency.

The driver, Sebastian Melendez Ramirez (51) of Oakland (CA) was lodged at the Douglas County Jail on charges of possession and delivery of a controlled substance (fentanyl) and possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine).

In 2024, OSP K-9 teams seized more than 1.4 million dosage units of fentanyl. A dosage unit is equal to 1 pill or .1 grams of powder.

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

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

Fatal Crash- Highway 18- Lincoln County -03/01/25

Lincoln County, Ore 3 Mar 2025- On Friday, February 28, 2025, at 5:22 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 18, near milepost 9, in Lincoln County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Dodge Ram 1500, operated by Mark Joseph Sutherland (64) of Portland, failed to drive within its lane and entered the eastbound lane of travel. A Toyota Rav4, operated by Tayler Harrell (27) of Poplarville (MS), was traveling within the eastbound lane when it was sideswiped by the Dodge. A Chevrolet Suburban, operated by Brandon Lavon Gilman (34) of Willamina, was traveling within the eastbound lane when the Dodge collided with it head-on.

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

The operator of the Toyota (Harrell) was transported to an area hospital with reported minror injuries.

The operator of the Chevrolet (Gilman) was transported to an emergency medical center by Lifeflight with serious injuries.

The highway was impacted for approximately 6 hours and 45 minutes.

OSP was assisted by the Lincoln County Medical Examiner's Office, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Lincoln City Police Department, North Lincoln Fire and Rescue, Pacific West Ambulance 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 138W - Douglas County -02/27/25

Douglas County, Ore 27 Feb 2025- On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 4:58 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 138W, near milepost 6, in Douglas County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Ford Escape, operated by Carl Gregory Miller (38) of Eagle Point, veered into the westbound lane of travel and struck a Kenworth Commercial Motor Vehicle, operated by Grant Crossgrove (34) of Sisters, head-on. The Ford Escape burst into flames on impact. Motorists on scene extricated Miller from the burning vehicle.

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

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

The highway was impacted for approximately five hours during the on-scene investigation. Fatigue is believed to be a possible factor in the crash.

OSP was assisted by the Kellogg Rural Fire, Elkton Rural Fire, North Douglas Fire and EMS, Bay City Ambulance 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 - Officer Involved Shooting - Marion County -02/27/25

Marion County, Ore 27 Feb 2025- Oregon State Police involved in officer involved shooting.

On Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to the Army Aviation Support Facility #1, at 1921 Turner Road SE, in response to a reported suspicious person. A trooper responded to the scene and located the suspect which culminated in a deadly use of force. A single suspect was struck by gunfire and declared deceased at the scene.

No law enforcement or other community members were injured during the incident.

Turner Road SE is closed at the incident location due to the on-going investigation.

The Marion County Law Enforcement Officer Deadly Use of Force Plan under Senate Bill 111 has been initiated for this incident and the Salem Police Department is conducting the primary investigation under the direction of the Marion County District Attorney's Office. Any further information will be released by the Salem Police Department or the Marion County District Attorney's Office. 

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About the Oregon State Police

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

Fatal Crash - Highway 101 - Curry County -02/25/25

Curry County, Ore 25 February 2025- On Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 10:49 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Highway 101, near milepost 359, in Curry County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Ford F150, operated by Gerald Eugene Stewart (37) of Crescent City (CA), struck a pedestrian, William Donald Zehdner (63) of Brookings, who was in the lane of travel.

The pedestrian (Zehdner) was transported and declared deceased at a local emergency room.

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

The highway was impacted for approximately 3.5 hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

OSP was assisted by the Brookings Police Department and Harbor 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 99 - Lane County -02/25/25

Lane County, Ore 25 Feb 2025- On Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 8:28 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Highway 99, near milepost 3, in Lane County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Acura MDX, operated by Jaidene Raie Torgison (18) of Creswell, struck a pedestrian, Gary Dale Obert (54) of Eugene, who was in the roadway.

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

The operator of the Acura (Torgison) and passenger, a juvenile male (17), were reportedly uninjured.

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

OSP was assisted by ODOT.

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