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Fatal Crash - Hwy 101 - Curry County - 03/27/24

Curry County, Ore. 25 Mar. 24- On Monday, March 25, 2024, at 10:06 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy-101, near milepost 342, in Curry County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Chrysler 300, operated by Warren David Laville (75) of Gold Beach, was stopped for an ODOT flagger when a Toyota Matrix, operated by Elaine Vicky Rosinbaum (55) of Coos Bay, collided with the rear of the Chrysler. 

The operator of the Chrysler (Warren Laville) was transported and declared deceased at the hospital. A passenger in the Chrysler, Mary Louise Laville (74) of Gold Beach, was transported to a local hospital for evaluation.

The operator of the Toyota (Rosinbaum) was transported to a local hospital for evaluation.

The highway was impacted for approximately one hour during the on-scene investigation. The crash is still under investigation.

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

 

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

Fatal Crash - HWY 202 - Clatsop County - 03/24/24

Clatsop County, Ore. 22 Mar. 24- On Friday, March 22, 2024, at 11:15 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Hwy-202, near milepost 3.5, in Clatsop County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound BMW 328, operated by Alexander Campuzano Luna (22) of Seaside, left the roadway for unknown reasons, overturned, and came to rest upside down in a shallow body of water. 

The solo occupant of the BMW was declared deceased at the scene.

The highway was impacted for approximately 6.5 hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is unknown at this time, however speed is being considered a contributing factor.

OSP was assisted by the Clatsop County Sheriff's Office, Seaside Fire, Cannon Beach Fire, Olney-Walluski Fire, and ODOT.

Fatal Crash - HWY 97 - Klamath County - 03/22/24

Klamath County, Ore. 21 March 24- On Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 12:20 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Hwy-97, near milepost 281, in Klamath County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Ford Econoline van, operated by Carl Francis Kollmar (44) of Klamath Falls, attempted to turn left into a driveway and entered the path of a northbound Peterbilt commercial motor vehicle, operated by Donny Kart Starr (51) of Turlock (CA). The vehicles collided head-on resulting in the Ford van being pushed backward into a southbound Ford Focus, operated by Kessandra Malan Boyd Zambrano (29) of Haquaim (WA). 

A passenger in the Ford Econoline, Scott Lane Nelson (67) of Klamath Falls, was transported and later declared deceased at a local hospital. The operator of the Ford Econoline (Kollmar) reportedly suffered minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital.

The operator of the Peterbilt (Starr) was reportedly not injured.

The operator of the Ford Focus (Boyd Zambrano) reportedly suffered minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital.

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

OSP was assisted by District 1 Fire and ODOT.

 

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

 

OSP Seeking Vehicle Involved in Hit and Run - Marion/Yamhill Counties - 03/22/24

MARION/YAMHILL COUNTY, Ore. 22 March 2024 – The Oregon State Police is seeking the public’s assistance with locating a vehicle and driver involved in a collision with a pedestrian on the bridge between Newberg and St. Paul on Highway 219.  

The incident occurred on March 15, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m. 

A pedestrian was walking southbound along the side of the road and was struck by the side mirror of a passing vehicle and sustained non-life-threatening injuries. 

The vehicle is believed to be a newer model (2017-2022) Ford Super Duty pickup and will likely have damage to the passenger side mirror. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact OSP at 800-442-0776 or dial *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone. Please reference case number #SP24083039.

Fatal Crash - HWY 97 - Sherman County - 03/20/24

Sherman County, Ore. 18 March 24- On Monday, March 18, 2024, at 11:45 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy-97, near milepost 47, in Sherman County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Volkswagen Beetle, operated by Jayden Matthew Smith (23) of Prineville, crossed into the southbound lane for unknown reasons and struck a Volvo commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Kashmir Singh (36) of Tacoma (WA), head-on. The collision caused both vehicles to catch fire and become fully engulfed.

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

The operator of the Volvo (CMV) was not injured.

The highway was impacted for approximately 6.5 hours during the on-scene investigation.

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

 

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

Fatal Crash - HWY 19 - Grant County - 03/19/24

Grant County, Ore. 18 March 24- On Monday, March 18, 2024, at 2:49 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Hwy 19, near milepost 110, in Grant County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Harley Davidson FXD motorcycle, operated by Louie Warren (81) of Redmond, failed to negotiate a corner, crossed the southbound travel lane, and left the roadway. The Harley Davidson traveled down a steep embankment and came to rest on rocks approximately 15 feet below the roadway.

The operator of the Harley Davidson (Warren) was declared deceased at the scene.

The highway was impacted for approximately .5 hours during the on-scene investigation.

OSP was assisted by Monument Ambulance and ODOT.

 

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

 

Fatal Crash - Interstate 5 - Douglas County - 03/19/24

Douglas County, Ore. 18 March 24- On Monday, March 18, 2024, at 10:37 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5, near milepost 124, in Douglas County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Subaru Outback, operated by Rodney Ash (76) of Seattle (WA), was passing a Freightliner commercial motor vehicle, operated by Kevin Mills (42) of Newberg, while negotiating a sharp curve.  The Subaru contacted the left front corner of the Freightliner causing the Subaru to turn across the front of the CMV.  The Subaru slid across the travel lanes, jumped over the concrete barrier, rolled down an embankment, and came to rest on its roof.

The operator of the Freightliner (Mills) was transported as a precautionary measure.

The operator of the Subaru (Rodney Ash) was transported to an area hospital with unknown injuries.

A passenger in the Subaru, Laura Patricia Ash (81) of Seattle (WA), was transported and later declared deceased at a local hospital.

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

OSP was assisted by the Roseburg Police Department, Roseburg Fire, and ODOT.

  

 

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

Fatal Crash - Interstate 5 - Douglas County - 03/19/24

Douglas County, Ore. 12 March 24- On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 5:22 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Interstate 5, near milepost 127, in Douglas County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a Ford F-150, operated by Brian Surgeon (45) of Myrtle Creek, was merging onto southbound Interstate 5 when it struck a pedestrian, Christopher Zeutzius (47) of Lakeside, who was crossing the on-ramp.

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

The operator of the Ford (Surgeon) was not injured.

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

OSP was assisted by Roseburg Fire, Roseburg Police Department, and ODOT.

 

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

Fatal Crash - HWY 99E - Clackamas County - 03/19/24

Clackamas County, Ore. 9 March 24- On Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 11:55 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Hwy-99E, at the intersection with SE Maple St, in Clackamas County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Volkswagen Passat, operated by Alex Petrovskiy (43) of Milwaukie, struck a pedestrian, Krishan Patel (36) of Douglasville (GA), who was in the fast lane. 

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

The Volkswagen operator (Petrovskiy) was not injured.

The highway was impacted for approximately 2.5 hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

OSP was assisted by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Clackamas Fire, and ODOT.

 

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

Fatal Crash - HWY 58 - Klamath County - 03/12/24

Klamath County, Ore. 11 Mar. 2024- On Monday, March 11, 2024, at 7:50 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy-58, near milepost 68, in Klamath County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a Kenworth commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Malkit Singh (28) of Liberty Lake (WA), was traveling eastbound when the trailer slid into the westbound travel lane.  A westbound Toyota Tacoma, operated by Michael Edward Davis (57) of Dallas, struck the CMV trailer.

The operator of the Kenworth (Singh) suffered minor injuries.

The operator of the Toyota (M. Davis) was declared deceased at the scene.  A passenger in the Toyota, Kelly Jo Davis (53) of Dallas, suffered minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

The highway was impacted for approximately 7 hours during the on-scene investigation.

OSP was assisted by ODOT.

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

Fatal Crash - HWY 140 - Jackson County - 03/07/24

Jackson County, Ore. 6 Mar. 24- On Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 5:16 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 140, near milepost 8, in Jackson County.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Peterbilt CMV and trailer, operated by Ronald R. Lacy (47) of Eagle Point, attempted to make a left turn onto Brownsboro Rd. An eastbound Jeep Compass, operated by Trinity H. Sanchez (24) of Klamath Falls, crossed over the double yellow line in a no-passing zone and attempted to pass the Peterbilt. The Jeep struck the rear of the Peterbilt CMV during the attempted pass.

The operator of the Jeep (Sanchez) was declared deceased at the scene.

The operator of the Peterbilt (Lacy) was reportedly not injured.

The highway was impacted for approximately 5 hours during the on-scene investigation.

OSP was assisted by the Jackson County Sheriff's Department, Eagle Point Police Department, Lake Creek Rural Fire District, U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement, and ODOT.

Fatal Crash - HWY 97 - Klamath County - 03/01/24

Klamath County, Ore. 29 Feb. 24- On Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 10:02 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy-97, near milepost 174, in Klamath County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Peterbilt CMV and trailer, operated by Desiree Danielle Johnson (34) of St. Petersburg (FL), when it lost control and jackknifed in the roadway. The Peterbilt spun and crossed into the path of a northbound Honda Pilot, operated by Elise Adair Farrens (37) of La Pine, where the Honda struck the CMV trailer.

The operator of the Honda (Farrens) was declared deceased at the scene. A passenger in the Honda, Daviana Marie Trussell (23) of La Pine, was transported to the hospital with critical injuries.  Trussell, who was pregnant, tragically suffered the loss of her child due to injuries sustained during the crash.

The operator of the Peterbilt (Johnson) reportedly suffered minor injuries.

The highway was impacted for approximately 3.5 hours during the on-scene investigation. The investigation is ongoing at this time.

OSP was assisted by the Deschutes County Sheriff's Department, Crescent Fire, and ODOT.

 

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

Fatal Crash - Hwy 101 - Curry County - 03/01/24

Curry County, Ore. 29 Feb. 24- On Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 8:37 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy-101, near milepost 347, in Curry County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a Toyota Corolla, operated by Nathan Garcia (43) of Brookings, was northbound when it reportedly hydroplaned into the southbound travel lane. The Toyota spun into the path of a southbound Dodge Ram 2500, operated by Mark Nichols (78) of Port Orford, causing a side impact. 

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

The operator of the Dodge (Nichols) was transported with reportedly minor injuries.

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

OSP was assisted by the Curry County Sheriff's Department, Brookings Fire and Rescue, Cape Ferrello Fire, and ODOT. 

 

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

Seized Fentanyl powder
Seized Fentanyl powder
Traffic stop leads to seizure of fentanyl pills and powder (Photo) - 02/29/24

LINN COUNTY, Ore. 29 Feb. 2024 – A recent traffic stop in Linn County resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of fentanyl powder and pills headed for the street. 

On Feb. 16, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., an OSP trooper stopped a silver Honda Accord at milepost 219 on I-5 for a traffic violation. The trooper observed suspicious behavior by the vehicle occupants that pointed to possible drug activity. A K-9 unit was called to assist. 

The K-9 alerted on possible illegal drugs. A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of 10,000 fentanyl pills and four pounds of fentanyl powder from a grocery bag behind the driver’s seat. A small amount of other illegal narcotics was also found in the vehicle. 

The vehicle operator, Danny Yohan Cruz Benitz (18) of Oakland (CA), was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and attempted delivery of a controlled substance. Passenger, Walter Omar Mayorga Aguilar (20) of Sacramento (CA), was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, attempted delivery of a controlled substance, and a parole/probation violation.  

The investigation is ongoing and no additional information is available for release at this time.

 

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