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Fatal Crash -- Hwy. 213 -- Clackamas County -11/30/24

CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. 30 Nov. 2024 – On Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at about 5:13 p.m., Oregon State Troopers responded to a three-vehicle crash on Hwy. 213 southbound near milepost 10.5 in Clackamas County. 

The preliminary investigation indicated a black Mazda MZ6, operated by Delfino Palacios Navarro (54), of Molalla, was traveling southbound when it crossed into the northbound travel lanes while attempting to negotiate a curve. The Mazda struck a white Ram CS5, operated by Ryan Lynch (37) of Oregon City. The impact caused the Ram to turn into the southbound lane and crash head-on into a silver Ford Escape, operated by Stacy Flintjer (60) of Mulino. 

The Mazda is believed to be the same vehicle associated with a driving complaint reported a few minutes before the crash. The driver of the Mazda (Navarro) was transported by air ambulance to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. 

The driver of the Ford (Flintjer) was transported to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. 

The highway was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene investigation by OSP’s Collision Reconstruction Unit.  
 

OSP was assisted by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, Molalla Fire Department, Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office, Clackamas County Medical Examiner’s Office, Life Flight, 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. Members 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 -- Hwy. 213 -- Clackamas County -11/30/24

CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. 30 Nov. 2024 – Oregon State Police responds to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Hwy. 213 near Mulino. 

On Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at about 6:57 a.m., Oregon State Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy. 213 northbound near milepost 10 in Clackamas County. 

The preliminary investigation indicated a silver Ford Focus, operated by Lyndsey Gail Mohler (23) of Molalla, was heading southbound on Hwy. 213 when the driver lost control of the vehicle negotiating a curve and entered the northbound lanes. The vehicle collided head-on with a blue Subaru Crosstrek, operated by Shelby Ray Edwards (28) of Gresham, headed northbound.  

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

The driver of the Subaru (Edwards) and a passenger were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

The highway was impacted for approximately three hours during the on-scene investigation by OSP’s Collision Reconstruction Unit.  

OSP was assisted by Clackamas Fire, Molalla Fire, the Clackamas County Sheriff’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. Members 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 Traffic Stops Leads To Recovery Of Stolen Merchandise - Linn County (Photo) -11/27/24

LINN COUNTY, Ore. 27 Nov. 2024 – Oregon State Police traffic stop results in recovery of stolen merchandise valued at more than $22,000.

On Nov. 25, 2024, at about 3 p.m., an Oregon State K-9 Trooper stopped a car headed southbound on Interstate 5 in Linn County for an equipment violation. During the stop and while engaging with the driver, the trooper observed signs of possible criminal activity. 

The trooper received consent to search the vehicle and discovered a large amount of unopened merchandise from various Walgreens stores within the car. The total value of the recovered property was more than $22,000. 

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 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 OR 42 - Coos County -11/26/24

Coos County, Ore 25 Nov 24- On Monday November 25, 2024, at 11:47 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on OR 42 near milepost 10.4, in Coos County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a BMW sedan, operated by Brandon Smith (32) of Coos Bay, was traveling westbound on OR 42 when for unknown reasons went into an uncontrolled spin, traveled into the eastbound lanes of travel, and collided with an eastbound Toyota Corolla, operated by Dana Salmon (32) of Myrtle Point.  Both vehicles came to an uncontrolled rest within the eastbound lanes of travel, at which time the BMW became engulfed in flames.

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

The operator of the Toyota (Salmon) was transported to a local area hospital with serious injuries.

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

OSP was assisted by Coquille Police Department, Coquille Fire Department, Coquille 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.

OSP Fish & Wildlife Investigating The Illegal Killing Of Buck Deer Shot With A Crossbow - Benton County (Photo) -11/26/24 (Photo)

BENTON COUNTY, Ore. 26 Nov. 2024 – The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife division is asking for the public’s help to locate the person(s) responsible for the unlawful killing of two buck deer, each shot with a crossbow. The deer were found near NW Walnut and NW Witham Hill Drive in Corvallis. Investigators believe the deer were shot around Oct. 25, 2024, and Nov. 18, 2024. 

In Oregon, it is unlawful to hunt game mammals with a crossbow. If anyone is seen carrying a crossbow in the area or if anyone has information relating to this case, please contact OSP’s Albany Fish and Wildlife office via dispatch at 800-442-2068 or *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone. Please reference case number #SP24-383408. 

Anyone with information may remain anonymous, and a TIP reward for cash or preference points will be offered for information leading to a citation or arrest.

Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators 
The Turn In Poachers (TIP) program is a collaboration among 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 licenses or tags, 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
$300 Habitat destruction 
$200 Illegally obtaining Oregon hunting or angling license or tags|
$200 Unlawful lending/borrowing big game tag(s)
$200 Game Fish & Shellfish
$200 Game Birds or Furbearers
$200 Spotlighting
$200 Snagging/Attempt to Snag

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)

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: www.oregon.gov/osp/programs/fw/Pages/tip.aspx

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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 Hwy 101 - Lane County -11/24/24

Lane County, Ore 23 Nov 24- On Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 8:10 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Hwy 101 near milepost 192, in Lane County.

The preliminary investigation indicated pedestrian, Garrick Wall (40) of Florence, was walking southbound on the northbound shoulder.  Wall attempted to cross an unlighted, non-crosswalk portion of the highway in the area of S. Loftus Rd and Hwy 101 while wearing dark-colored clothing. While crossing, a southbound GMC Terrain, operated by James Harpole (58) of Cheshire, struck Wall in the left southbound lane of travel. 

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

The operator of the GMC Terrain (Harpole) and passenger, Charlene Lohf (58), were not injured.

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

OSP was assisted by Western Lane EMS, Siuslaw Valley Fire Department, Florence 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.

Fatal Crash Hwy 228 - Linn County -11/24/24

Linn County, Ore 20 Nov 24- On Friday November 20, 2024, 5:00 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 228, near milepost 16, in Linn County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a Dodge pickup, operated by Michael Halsell (36) of Sweet Home was eastbound on OR-228 when it crossed into the westbound lane and struck a gray Acura SUV, operated by Alisha Rowlett (44) of Sweet Home.

The operator of the Acura (Rowlett) was declared deceased at the scene. The passenger of the Acura was transported to an area hospital via ambulance with serious injuries. 

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

The highway was impacted for approximately 4.5 hours during the on-scene investigation.  The investigation is ongoing.

OSP was assisted by Brownsville/Sweet Home Fire Departments, 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.