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Dear Friend of Salem-News.com Killed by Motor Vehicle Friday Evening in California

Terry Gray was born in Costa Mesa, Orange County, in Southern California and was so proud to be a native of the sunshine state.

(ROHNERT PARK, CA) - Friday at approximately 5:23 p.m., a dear friend, one loved as family by this reporter personally, was struck and killed while attempting to cross the Rohnert Park Expressway during rush-hour.

Terry Gray was trying to get to cross a multi-lane road, according to police, family and eye witnesses.

Two Vehicle Fatal Crash US Hwy 11 at MP 20 Near Pendleton, Oregon

The deceased driver had a pet dog in his vehicle, which was treated for minor injuries and released.

(PENDLETON, OR) - State police troopers from the Pendleton Area Command say one person died this morning at approximately 8:50 a.m. when two vehicles collided n SR Hwy 11 at MP 20 near Pendleton, Oregon.

The occupants of the other vehicle either were not injured, or suffered minor injuries.

Tow Company Offers Reward After Their Driver is Injured in Hit and Run

$1000 Reward has been offered for the "Arrest and Conviction" of the responsible party.

(SALEM) - There was a Hit & Run accident on Mission Street Sunday evening, where a tow truck driver who was loading a vehicle to be towed was struck by a passing vehicle, which then fled the area.

The driver for Affordable Towing, was wearing his orange safety vest and had all emergency lights activated when the accident occurred.

Governor Kitzhaber Proclaims May as Oregon Motorcycle Awareness Month

Safety is Priority #1 for motorcyclists in Oregon and across the Nation.

(SALEM) - Motorcycle season has returned, and there could be no argument if you were anywhere close to the Oregon State Capitol on Saturday.

Oregon motorcyclists met by the hundreds in observance of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, as proclaimed by Governor John Kitzhaber.

14 Year Old Ruins Mom`s Car Fleeing From Police

More than a dozen officers were involved in the pursuit.

(WOODBURN) - Police say a 14 year old led officers on a high speed pursuit, the driver, at speeds up to approximately 115 miles per hour.

The chase ended when the wheels were completely ground off, forcing the car to a stop, unable to move any further.

Teen Driver `Impaled` in Crash, Will Survive

The vehicle was occupied by four 16-year old occupants, all Sprague High School students.

(SALEM) - Officers from the Salem Police Department responded to a serious motor vehicle crash on Ballyntine Rd S. south of Kuebler Blvd. S. at t 3:25 p.m.

When they arrived, they found a 1996 Nissan 4-door sedan had left the roadway and had collided with approximately 300 feet of cyclone fencing.

Oregon Proposal to Tax Fuel Efficient Cars Gains Speed

To date, there are 1,200 cars registered in Oregon that would meet the 55 miles per gallon criteria.

(SALEM) - A proposal to tax fuel efficient cars could be getting some mileage in the Oregon legislature.

Though the bill that would put a per-mile fee on cars that get 55 miles to the gallon or more still sits in committee, it’s far from dead.

Dark Clothing and Alcohol - Factors in Weekend Pedestrian Crash

The young man was struck on Lancaster Blvd. NE.

(SALEM) - Salem Police responded to a pedestrian versus car traffic crash at Lancaster Dr. NE & Sunnyview Rd. NE late Saturday.

On male adult pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and was transported to Salem Hospital with life threatening injuries, Salem Police stated in a news release.

Deputies Respond to Fatal Crash Involving a Child

It doesn't appear the car made any attempt to stop during this incident.

(PORTLAND, OR) - Sheriff's Deputies respond to a crash where an 11-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle while she was in her front yard. The girl did not survive her injuries.

Deputies discovered there were two separate crash locations...

Salem High School Teacher Dies in Three Vehicle Crash

Emily Campbell, an English teacher at North Salem High School, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

(DALLAS,OR) - Oregon State Police say a three vehicle fatal traffic crash occurred on Highway 22W Friday shortly after 7:00 a.m.

Investigators say a pickup westbound on Highway 22W crossed the center line....