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Jefferson Woman Unable to Lose Deputy - Ends up in Jail

(JEFFERSON, Ore.) - A 47-year–old Jefferson woman was arrested Wednesday afternoon after she continually drove away from a deputy who had stopped her three separate times for traffic violations.

Maria Klaffke was driving her 2000 Dodge Neon on Jefferson Highway when she entered the school zone in front of Jefferson Middle School at 3:15pm. Deputy Kevin Ely was parked at the school, conducting radar enforcement of the 20-mph school zone.

Coos Bay Man Arrested Following Drug-Involved Injury Traffic Crash

(Coos Bay, Oregon) - A Coos Bay man is facing multiple charges following a drugged driving-related crash Monday afternoon on the Highway 241 Isthmus Slough Bridge. Two people were injured in the crash.

According to Oregon State Police (OSP) Trooper Josh Young, today at approximately 2:32 p.m. a 2001 Toyota Tacoma pickup driven by Michael Richard Ames, age 39, from Coos Bay, was reportedly being driven recklessly southbound across the Isthmus Slough Bridge when it traveled onto the southbound sidewalk.

Winter Driving on Forest Service Roads

(Springfield, Ore.) - Visitors to the Willamette National Forest will encounter a wide range of driving conditions from now through the end of winter.

Many roads, especially those in higher elevations, have already become impassable due to ice and snow.

Sue Quick Named Interim Director of Operations for Cherriots

(SALEM, Ore.) - Association's Transit General Manager Allan Pollock has announced the appointment of Sue Quick as acting Director of Operations effective October 29, 2010. Sue is currently serving as the Fixed Route Operations Manager and will continue to maintain those responsibilities during this temporary appointment.

Man Injured After Jumping From Moving Vehicle - Interstate 5 / Eugene

(Eugene, Oregon) - An adult male received non-life threatening injuries Wednesday afternoon when he jumped out of a moving vehicle along the Interstate 5 southbound lanes in the south Eugene area. Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation.

According to OSP Lieutenant Rob Edwards, on November 10, 2010 at approximately 2:45 p.m. a 25-year old Eugene man was a passenger in a car driven by his wife southbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 190.

Fatal Traffic Crash - Highway 99W South of Monmouth

Update - Victim Identified

(Salem, Ore.) - Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into Tuesday morning's fatal traffic crash involving a horse on Highway 99W about 3 miles south of Monmouth in Polk County.

Impaired Driver Crashes Vehicle Into House in Salem

(SALEM, Oregon) - Last night The Salem Police Department responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a 2009 Subaru Legacy 4-door sedan that had crashed into a mobile home in the 4200 block of Eden St SE. The two occupants of the vehicle fled the scene on foot.

Portland Police Respond to Collision Involving 3 Pedestrians

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - An elderly driver lost control of his car today in Portland, crashing into a father with a small child, while also striking a second adult.

Pedestrian-Involved Traffic Crash on Highway 219 in Newberg

The pedestrian was Northbound on Everest Street attempting to cross Hwy 219 ...

(NEWBERG, Ore.) - Police say a a 21-year old male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Everest Road and Hwy 219 at approximately 5:30 p.m., the Newberg-Dundee Police Dept responded.

Fatal Traffic Crash - Highway 164 Near Jefferson

Updated Deceased Identified

(JEFFERSON, Ore.) - State police troopers are continuing the investigation into Sunday morning's two-vehicle fatal traffic crash in which an 84-year old man died and another person was injured on Highway 164, about a half mile outside of Jefferson.