Make the McKenzie Connection!
Make the McKenzie Connection!
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Oct. 6: 12:07: Crash, Non-Injury – Hwy. 126E, Milepost 22. Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash. A silver van was slowing down westbound to make a let turn into a driveway off the left shoulder. A white Chevrolet Tahoe was travelling behind the slowing van and moved over to the right lane to pass the van. As the van attempted a left turn, they swung wide right and side swiped the left front of the Tahoe with the van’s right front. Both vehicles moved off the roadway into a driveway. No injuries were reported. The van was towed due to dam...
Sept. 25: 10:44: Crash, Non-Injury – Hwy. 126 E, Milepost 16. Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash. An uninvolved mail truck was partially blocking the road delivering mail when a white Ford Escape slowed in the eastbound lane. A red Toyota Corolla was behind the Escape but didn’t observe the vehicle slow, ultimately rear-ending the Escape. The Corolla was towed due to damage. Involved: 30-year-old male from Eugene, 45-year-old male from Leaburg....
Sept. 16: 5:16 a.m: Traffic Hazard - McK. Hwy. 7:00 a.m: Harassment - 87400 blk, Cedar Flat Rd. 7:00 a.m: Attempt To Locate Drunk Driver - Camp Creek Rd. 10:41 a.m: Extortion - 91600 blk, Donna Rd. 4:16 p.m: Theft - 54800 blk, E. King Rd. 4:33 p.m: Assist Fire Department. 8:13 a.m: Welfare Check - 42100 blk, Holden Creek Ln. Sept. 17: 5:16 a.m: Traffic Hazard - McK. Hwy. 10:58 a.m: Gunshot Wound - 92100 blk, Marcola Rd. 3:48 p.m: Suspicious Conditions - 91300 blk, Blue River Rd. 4:54 p.m: Theft - 40000 blk, McK. Hwy. 6:07 p.m: Dog At Large -...
Sept. 5: 8:43: Fatal Crash - Hwy. 126E, Milepost 21. Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash. The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Suzuki GXR motorcycle, operated by Lucas Charles Thomas (38) of Springfield, struck a deer around 3 a.m. The collision caused the rider to lose control, leave the roadway, and travel down an embankment. The operator of the Suzuki was declared deceased at the scene. The highway was impacted for approximately one hour during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by McKenzie Fire...
August 28: 15:25: Crash, Injury – Hwy. 126e, Milepost 13. Troopers responded to a two-vehicle collision which occurred in front of the McKenzie Feed Store. A grey SUV was pulling out of the parking lot when a blue sedan was passing by. The SUV struck the passenger corner of the sedan. The SUV sustained extensive front passenger corner damage. The sedan sustained moderate rear passenger corner damage. Both drivers had complaints of pain and the sedan driver was transported to Riverbend Hospital as a precaution. Information exchange was f...
August 25: 12:35: Crash, Non-Injury – Hwy. 126E, Milepost 32. OSP responded to a single vehicle crash near Nimrod. It appeared the only involved vehicle, a white Kia Forte, was travelling westbound when it failed to negotiate a turn and drove into a steep ditch on the northern shoulder. The elderly driver, who was the only occupant, was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Involved: 73-year-old male from Bend....
August 7: 21:08: Driving Under the Influence, Alcohol – Hwy. 126E, Milepost 23. Troopers responded to a single vehicle accident. A tan and white Ford truck crashed on the north side of the roadway. The driver was transported to Riverbend Hospital. The driver was cited in lieu of custody for DUII and Reckless Driving. Involved: Ford F 250, 21-year-old male from Springfield....
August 2: 19:42: Fish & Wildlife, Angling – McKenzie River. Trooper contacted an angler after he had snagged a Chinook salmon and kept it. The angler was criminally cited for Angling Prohibited Method- Snagging and Fail to Immediately Validate Harvest Card. The fishing pole and salmon were seized as evidence and logged at the Springfield Field Office. Involved: Kyle Lasater, 39, from Cottage Grove. August 3: 14:05: Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, Alcohol – Hwy. 126E, Milepost 43. Responded to a two-vehicle crash. Vehicle 1, a Maz...
April 7: 09:48: Police Officer Hold – Hwy. 126E, Milepost 10. Trooper dispatched to a male in the roadway located the male and placed him in a police officer hold. 31-year-old male was transported to Riverbend Hospital....
March 25: 17:04: Crash, Injury – Hwy. 126E, Milepost 34. Trooper responded to report of a single vehicle crash. Vehicle #1, a silver Lexus sedan departed the south shoulder, struck some roadway markers and a fire station road sign and then continued through a private gate before coming to a stop. The involved female was treated on the scene by Emergency Medical Services and transported by private vehicle to the hospital. Her vehicle was flagged and remained on the scene to be private party towed later. Involved: 33-year-old female from V...
Feb. 28: 18:02: Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, Alcohol – Hwy. 126E, Milepost 12. Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding at 97 mph in a 50 mph zone. Upon contact Trooper saw signs of impairment and the driver agreed to perform filed sobriety test. The driver was ultimately arrested for DUII and other crimes. The driver provided a breath test that yielded a BAC of 0.23%. The driver was processed and release to a sober adult after being given citations to appear in court. Involved: gray Nissan Armada, 4...
Feb. 21: 08:30: Crash, Non-Injury – Clear Lake Cutoff, Milepost 15. A silver Infiniti SUV was travelling westbound. The roadway conditions were icy. He Infiniti lost control and travelled off the shoulder then struck a downed tree. Vehicle was towed, there were no injuries. Involved: 58-year-old female from Eugene....
Feb. 5: 21:12: Crash, Non-Injury – Hwy. 126E, Milepost 21. Trooper responded to a single vehicle crash. The vehicle was discovered by the fire department passing by and reported to OSP dispatch. The vehicle was unoccupied and abandoned. The vehicle likely slid off the road due to accumulated snow on the roadway and struck a tree off the shoulder of the eastbound lane on the driver’s side of the vehicle. The vehicle was just off the shoulder on Lane County property and did not cause any property damage. Attempts were made to contact the lis...
Jan. 26: 18:31: Traffic Crimes, All Except DUII – Hwy. 126E & Walterville Lane. Trooper observed a vehicle on the highway that was stopped on the fog line. The driver yielded onto the shoulder and advised her headlights were not working and she was trying to get home only 4 to 5 miles away. It was explained to the driver it was unsafe to drive a vehicle at night with no headlights. Driver declined a courtesy ride and agreed to call someone to come get her. Before getting a chance to leave, the same vehicle started driving westbound toward S...
Jan. 17: 09:53: Crash, Non-Injury – Clear Lake Cutoff, Milepost 10. Troopers responded to a car vs. tee collision. Upon arrival there was a black Subaru SUV with heavy front-end damage. The vehicle was abandoned, with keys still in the ignition and personal belongings in the vehicle. The vehicle was towed for community caretaking. An attempt to call the registered owner was made but all known numbers have been disconnected. Vehicle owner: 69-year-old male from Springfield....
Dec. 31: 01:29: Crash, Non-Injury – Hwy. 126E, Milepost 42. Dispatched regarding a single vehicle collision. Vehicle #1, a teal Ford Ranger, was travelling eastbound when it veered to the right and collided with a guardrail attenuator. Driver #1 left the scene prior to law enforcement’s arrival. The vehicle was towed as a hazard/community caretaking....
Dec. 14: 18:35: Menacing – Hwy. 126E, Milepost 2. Two vehicles were eastbound. Possible road rage incident occurred where the driver of one vehicle stopped in the highway, pointed a handgun at two individuals, exchanged some words, and left the scene. The driver of the vehicle was located by a Bend trooper, where the male was taken into custody and a weapon was seized. The vehicle was towed. The driver was taken to the Lane County Jail where he was lodged on the crimes of Menacing x 2, Unlawful Us of a Weapon x 2, and Reckless Driving. Involved...
Dec. 5: 17:12: Towed Vehicle, Abandoned/Hazard – Clear Lake Cutoff, Milepost 9. A white Sprinter van was involved in a crash earlier in the day. The van was previously called in and had been cleared. It was still present in the afternoon. A trooper responded and found the van unsecure with a large amount of packages inside. The van was unable to be secured on the scene. A towing company was called under community caretaking as the vehicle had a high likelihood of theft. Tow refused to respond until after 12 hours of being called. Vehicle was s...
Nov. 29: 15:22: Towed Vehicle/Abandoned/Hazard – Hwy. 126E, Milepost 12. Troopers responded to report of an intoxicated male on the side of the highway. Upon arrival the male was evaluated by medical and it was determined he was having a medical event. The male was transported to the hospital for further evaluation. His car was parked nearby and was towed as a hazard. Involved: white Chrysler PT Cruiser, 62-year-old male from Junction City. Nov. 30: 22:50: Crash, Non-Injury – Hwy. 126E, Mp 10. Single vehicle vs. deer, non-injury. Vehicle 1,...
Nov. 19: 15:23: Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants – A reported driving complaint was received and information provided that the driver had stopped in Cedar Flat. The driver was contacted, found to be impaired, and arrested for DUII. He was unable to perform field sobriety test due to partially amputated foot. The suspect was taken to Springfield Municipal Jail where he provided a breath sample indicating his BAC to be 0.18%. The driver was cited and released for Driving While Suspended-M, DUII and cited for failure to install an I...
Nov. 6: 08:31: Driving Under the Influence, Controlled Substance – Hwy. 126 E, Milepost 1. Troopers were dispatched to multiple driving complaints involving a gold Ford Expedition, Troopers located the Ford and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle for observed violations. The operator displayed indications of impairment and consented to Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Troopers arrested the operator for DUII-CS and transported the operator to the Springfield Municipal Jail. The operator provided two breath samples, which yielded a BAC o...
Oct. 29: 17:20: Crash, Non-Injury – Milepost 13, Marcola Rd. Trooper observed a vehicle in a ditch. Mohawk Valley Fire was on scene and advised the driver was uninjured and a tow truck was en route. A gray BMW sedan was in the ditch of the southbound lane with damage to a mailbox nearby. The vehicle was towed Trooper remained on scene to assist with traffic control until the vehicle was recovered. Involved: 64-year-old male from Eugene. Nov. 3: 06:47: Hunting – 32000 block, Parsons Creek Rd. Received a game complaint from the Northern Com...
Oct. 17: 16:03: Crash, Non-Injury – Hwy. 242, Milepost 69. A Tesla was westbound when it lost traction due to slushy conditions. The vehicle left the paved portion of the roadway before striking an ODOT post. Damage to the vehicle exceeded $2,500. Damage to the state property was limited to the singular post, which was only displaced slightly. There were no injuries. The Tesla was pulled out of the ditch and driven from the scene. Involved: 86-year-old male from Eugene....
Oct. 3: A 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle with a single occupant was westbound on Hwy. 126E near Milepost 50, negotiating a curve. Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit members responded to document the scene utilizing advanced measuring techniques. The motorcycle operator struck a single piece of firewood in the westbound lane of travel. After striking the firewood, the motorcycle operator lost control and began to slide. The operator was ejected from the motorcycle near the center, yellow line and came to a rest between the east...
Sept. 21:07:17: Crash, Non-Injury – Hwy. 126E, Milepost 32. Troopers responded to a citizen complaint of a vehicle crashed into a ditch. The complainant stated a female adult, an adolescent teenager, and several dogs were in the crashed vehicle. Upon arrival, the occupants had absconded and left the scene. The driver was later contacted and said she was scared and left because she was suspended. Towing responded to remove the crashed vehicle due to damage and community caretaking. Involved: white Chevy Tahoe, 45-year-old female. Sept. 22: 1...
