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Fatal Crash Near Carlton Takes Three Lives

"...occupants in the Honda were not wearing seat belts and/or in child safety seats..." -OSP

(CARLTON, Ore.) - Three people were killed and a 4-year-old child was critically injured in a crash on Highway 47 near Carlton early Tuesday morning.

Emergency crews responded to Milepost 37 at 4:30 a.m. According to investigators, a northbound 1992 Honda Accord driven by 24-year old Teven Ray Stone, of Sheridan, drifted across the centerline into the path of an oncoming 2008 GMC pickup early Tuesday morning.

5-Year Old Girl Rescued From Burning Motorhome after Fatal Crash

Oregon State Trooper encounters motorhome in flames, that took two lives.

(LINN COUNTY, Ore.) - The trooper discovered that a motorhome had struck the back of a parked commercial truck and trailer. As the trooper approached the crash, two witnesses from the rest area were running to provide assistance.

The trooper yelled into the wreckage and a 5 year old female cried for help. As the motorhome was on fire, the trooper used his fire extinguisher to knock down the flames.

MCSO Deputies Investigating Deadly Crash in North Marion County

Tragic crash on St. Paul Highway

(MARION COUNTY, Ore.) - Today at about 11:30 am, Marion County Sheriff's Deputies were called to investigate a serious motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Arbor Grove Road NE and St. Paul Highway.

Investigators with the MCSO Crash Team have concluded that the passenger car was driving south on Arbor Grove Road NE when the driver crashed his silver Mazda 3 through a stop sign and the car slid underneath a semi-truck and trailer that was traveling westbound on St. Paul Highway.

Salem Police Responded to Serious Hit & Run Accident

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call (503)588-6171.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Just after 10:00 p.m. Thursday, the Salem Police Department responded to a serious hit and run accident at Portland Rd NE and Hyacinth St.

According to witnesses, a black 2007 Chrysler 300 was southbound on Portland Rd. when a silver 2000 BMW northbound on Portland Rd. turned left into the path of the Chrysler, causing a t-bone accident.

Man Dies While Attempting to Chain-up near North Powder

A truck driver was hit by a sliding car while he was outside putting on chains.

(BAKER, Ore.) - On January 31, 2016 at 8:30 AM a fatal crash occurred on I-84 Westbound near milepost (MP) 281 near North Powder.

The preliminary investigation indicated 50-year old Igor S. Nikolaychuk, from Vancouver, Washington was outside his semi-tractor/trailer in the process of chaining up near the left rear axle of the trailer.

Stayton Teen in Critical Condition After Late Night Crash

Deputies believe speed was the only contributing factor to this crash.

(STAYTON, Ore.) - A car crashed outside of Stayton about 1:30 a.m. on Fernridge Road SE and Siegmund Road SE. When Deputies arrived they found a Nissan passenger car torn into two pieces.

The driver who was pinned inside of the vehicle was extricated by firefighters and transported immediately to Stayton Memorial Hospital and later flown to OHSU.

Two Injured in Serious Crash on Hwy 18 Near Otis

Both drivers had to be extricated from their vehicles.

(OTIS, Ore.) - A serious injury crash occurred on SR HWY 18 near MP 2 about 6:00 p.m. December 24, 2015. Two drivers were transported to Legacy Emmanuel Hospital and were listed in critical condition.

The preliminary investigation revealed a 1998 Nissan Maximum, driven by 34-year old Richard Loy JR., from Lake Oswego, was traveling westbound when his vehicle crossed the center-line.

Albany Man Loses Life In Crash On Highway 20 Near Lebanon

The driver was declared deceased on scene by emergency personnel.

(LINN COUNTY, Ore.) - A single vehicle crash on Highway 20 near milepost 11 drew OSP Troopers and emergency personnel to the scene just west of Lebanon about 8:00 a.m. Saturday.

According to authorities, preliminary information indicates a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder was traveling eastbound on Highway 20 near milepost 11 when the driver failed to negotiate a corner and the vehicle exited the highway. The vehicle rolled over and struck a tree.

Highway 20 Crash Near Santiam Junction Shuts Highway Down For Hours

Six people were transported by ground ambulance to Saint Charles Bend for various ranges of injuries.

(LINN COUNTY, Ore.) - A crash involving two vehicles on Highway 20 near milepost 77 (just east of Santiam Junction) brought Oregon State Troopers to the scene Christmas morning, about 10 am.

Preliminary information indicates a 2003 Chevy Tahoe was traveling eastbound on highway 20 when it lost control on the icy roadway. The Chevy crossed the centerline and struck a westbound 2005 Dodge Pickup nearly head-on.

Week of Deadly and Serious Traffic Crashes Prompts Safety Message From Traffic Safety Team

Getting there safe is priority one.

(SALEM, Ore.) - "Our Deputies had a lot of very difficult conversations this last week with families who have lost loved ones or who had loved ones seriously injured in motor vehicle crashes.

"Please before you put the key into the ignition think of your family and the people you share the road with. Remember seat belt on, cell phones down, eyes up and hands on the wheel," said Marion County Traffic Safety Team Sergeant Todd Moquin.