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Fatal Traffic Crash - Highway 97 North of Madras

(MADRAS, Ore.) - Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into an early Friday morning single vehicle fatal traffic crash along Highway 97 about twenty miles north of Madras. The crash resulted in the death of a 26-year old Madras-area man and serious injuries to a female passenger.

Update: Driver Arrested - Fatal Traffic Crash - Highway 101 North of Port Orford

(Port Orford, Oregon) - A Portland-area woman died Tuesday morning when the pickup she was riding in crashed off Highway 101 about one mile north of Port Orford on the southern Oregon coast. The 57-year old driver was arrested for Manslaughter in the Second Degree Thursday by Oregon State Police (OSP) in relation to the ongoing investigation.

Injury Traffic Crash - Highway 30 in Warren

(Warren, Oregon) - A Scappoose-area man received non-life threatening injuries Thursday morning after driving off Highway 30 near the Warren Country Store and crashing next to the railroad tracks. Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into the cause of the crash.

Two Arrested Following Attempt to Elude in Stolen Vehicle East of Roseburg

(ROSEBURG, Ore.) - Two suspects were arrested Monday evening after stealing a car in Roseburg and attempting to elude Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) and Oregon State Police (OSP). The suspects' fleeing attempt ended after driving into an open barn in the Dixonville area where they were arrested.

White House issues `FACT SHEET: Fueling American Innovation`

A National Program to Build the New, More Efficient Cars and Trucks of the Future.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Today, President Obama will travel to Holland, Michigan to tour the Johnson Controls Inc. advanced battery facility.

While at Johnson Controls Inc., the President will highlight the key role innovative technologies will play in helping automakers achieve the historic fuel economy standards, establishing U.S. leadership in advanced vehicle manufacturing, spurring economic growth, and creating high-quality domestic jobs in cutting edge industries across America.

Salem Child Injured in Motorcycle Crash Flown to OHSU

The child suffered serious injuries when he drove onto a street.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A 7-year old Salem boy is being treated at the Oregon Health & Science University Hospital in Portland following a motorcycle-vehicle crash this afternoon.

Marion County Deputy Justin Kinyon received the call of the crash at 5:55pm. Witnesses reported a young child drove a 2000 Yamaha 90cc dirt motorcycle onto the roadway from private property and was struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound on Lakeside Drive.

Alcohol Possible Contributing Factor in Serious Crash

Serious injury traffic crash happened on Highway 34 east of Interstate 5.

(LEBANON, Ore.) - Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are investigating a Sunday morning two-vehicle serious injury traffic crash that occurred at the intersection of Highway 34 and Seven Mile Lane east of Interstate 5.

Troopers say four people were injured, one critically, and alcohol is being investigated as a contributing factor.

House Committee Voting on Changes to Lead Law, Action Urged

American Motorcyclist Association suggests everyone take action, call your Representative now!

(WASHINGTON D.C. AMA) - The CPSIA, commonly called the "lead law," was designed to ban small toys with high lead content. However, because of broadly written language in the law, it has been interpreted to apply to all products for kids, including dirtbikes, bicycles, clothing and books.

Action is needed now to exempt kid-sized dirtbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) from the CPSIA.

Single Vehicle Fatal Crash East of Elkton

(ELKTON, Oregon) - Today at about 2:30 AM, Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers responded to a single vehicle fatal crash on SR 138W near milepost 4, which is just east of Elkton. 138 West is a linking State Route between the Oregon Coast city of Reedsport and Sutherlin on Interstate 5.

Three Injured When Car Hits House

(HILLSBORO, Oregon) - Today, at about 12:30 a.m., 19-year-old Stephanie Curtiss of Rock Creek was driving west on NW West Union Road, just west of NW Cornelius Pass Road. She lost control of the car as she entered a curve with a suggested speed (yellow speed sign) of 35 m.p.h.