Year: 2011

Reckless Driver Sought after Injuring Councilman and Wife

Accident investigators are searching for a driver whose reckless actions may have been a factor in a serious car accident that injured former Astoria city councilman Donald Morden and Anna Morden, his wife. According to Oregon State Police (OSP), the Oregon car crash occurred on Highway 105, which is also referred to as the business… read more

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15

June 15, 2011, has been designated World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), and it is the sixth year of the event, which was launched by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations. The purpose of the day is to give communities across the globe… read more

7-Year-Old Girl Recovers From Serious Accident Near Coos Bay

Date: April 1, 2011 Location: Public beach adjacent to Coos Bay Name: Kya Blake A seven-year-old girl has made a miraculous recovery from a potentially fatal accident during a family day out on the beach. It was nearly 3 p.m. in the afternoon, and Kya Blake, of Raymond, OR, and two friends were kneeling on… read more

DOT Urges Motorists to Inspect Tires

Recently, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a consumer advisory, urging all motorists to inspect the tires of their vehicles to ensure they are properly inflated and to check for indications of tread wear and damage before driving in hot weather during the summer months. The announcement overlaps with National Tire Safety Week, which… read more

Government Camp Vehicle Accident Injures Two Men

Date: June 4, 2011 Location: Hwy 26 Near Milepost 53, Government Camp Names: Mark G. Oosterman, Daniel R. Heis Two men were injured, one critically, in a crash on the west end of Government Camp. At about 6am, according to Oregon State Troopers (OSP), Mark G. Oosterman, age 25 of Sandy, was driving a 2001… read more

Summer Cycling Safety Tips for Portland Bicyclists

As the month of June begins, we are ever closer to the official start of the summer season. The warm weather combined with the beautiful Oregon scenery will bring many people outdoors with their bicycles, especially in bike-friendly Portland. Unfortunately, more bicyclists on the road increase the risk of bicycle accidents. Bicyclists in Oregon are… read more

Woman Killed in Head-On Collision on Highway 97

Date: May 28, 2011 Location: Highway 97 near Milepost 43, Kent Names: Kimberly Ann Keith, Rule Curtis Beasley, Gary Louis Keith, Juan Manuel Rodriguez Mejia A three-car crash has resulted in the death of a Washington woman and injuries to two others. At about 2:25pm Rule Curtis Beasley, age 79 of The Dalles, was driving… read more

Drunk Driver Involved in Hit-and-Run Crash in Springfield

Date: May 29, 2011 Location: Beltline Highway over Interstate 5, Springfield Names: Melissa J. White Oregon State Police are investigating an early morning traffic crash in which the driver of an involved vehicle fled the accident scene and was later captured with the assistance of law enforcement officials. At about 2:35am Oregon State Police and… read more

Drunk Driver Injures Four Adults, One Child in Eugene Accident

Date: May 28, 2011 Location: Interstate 5 near Milepost 194, Eugene Names: Alejandro Samaniego A single vehicle rollover crash has resulted in injuries to four adults and a small child. According to Oregon State Police news releases, at about 2:25am, a 2000 Mercury Cougar was being driven south on Interstate 5 near milepost 194 by… read more

Two Women Killed in SUV Rollover Crash on Highway 20

Date: May 27, 2011 Location: Highway 20 near Milepost 263 north of Nyssa Names: Kayla Gomez, Joanna Chaidez An early morning single vehicle crash resulted in the deaths of two Ontario women. Oregon State troopers announced that this fatal crash was a sad reminder of the importance of using seatbelts, since both women were not… read more