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Names Released in Fatal Motorcycle Crash North of Newberg‏

The crash was found by the victim's husband and step-son who were checking the area to see where they had gone during a family group ride.

(NEWBERG, Ore.) - The two people riding a motorcycle that crashed 40 feet down an embankment Sunday have been identified.

The cycle's operator, 51-year old Carolyn Caylor of Canby, was southbound, executing a sharp left curve on a three-wheel 1994 Honda Goldwing, when it drove off the shoulder between a guardrail and tree and continued down an embankment where it came to rest. Mrs. Caylor died and her passenger, 38-year old Shel Rae Claddagh of Canby, was seriously injured.

Taking Government Control of Media by the Horns: Hugo Chavez and Venezuela

Could FOX News lead Americans to the same fate? This is the story of one man who stood against the wealthy, and came out on top.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Do you ever wonder what the ramifications will be from the false information FOX News conveys to the world? In the U.S., we are traditionally led to believe that honesty and fairness are good virtues, consistent with the goals of a free nation, one of the most powerful in the world.

Stayton Woman Drowns in North Santiam River

Two companions with the victim were not injured.

(ALBANY, Ore.) - A Stayton woman drowned today in the North Santiam River approximately five miles West of Lyons. Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller says dispatchers received the report at 2:26 PM that 27-year old Jessica Lynn Liddell, and two companions were floating on rubber inner tubes down the North Santiam River.

"They came to a bend in the river and through a set of rapids. The water forced the three towards shore where Jessica became caught in logs and debris."

(NEW PHOTOS) Truck Drivers Help Police Stop Attempt to Elude on Interstate 84

Police say commercial truck drivers who stopped the driver used CB radios to coordinate their effort.

(BIGGS JUNCTION, Ore.) - Oregon State Police say three commercial truck drivers brought a police chase to a grinding halt today near Boardman on Interstate 84.

Sergeant Patrick Shortt with OSP says the driver is alleged to have led a chase today that spanned fifty miles. The suspect's attempts to elude officers started in the Boardman area Shortt added, and ended near the John Day Dam, where three truck drivers blocked the westbound lanes of Interstate 84, leading to the suspect abandon his attempt and flee on foot before being captured.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash - Highway 219 Near Newberg‏

It has been a tragic weekend for motorcycle riders in Oregon and their families.

(NEWBERG, Ore.) - One person died and a second was seriously injured after their motorcycle went off the SW Hillsboro Highway, about six miles north of Newberg.

Police say the bike crashed about 40 feet down an embankment, and was found by the victim's husband and step-son who were checking the area to see where they had gone during their group ride.

Oregon State Police Seek Driver of Pickup Involved in Collision with Motorcycle

The crash happened on Highway 242, east of McKenzie Bridge, near Springfield.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - A Springfield woman was seriously injured when her motorcycle drove into the oncoming lane and was struck by a pickup about 20 miles east of Mckenzie Bridge on Highway 242.

Oregon State Police say the driver left the scene after the ambulance departed, but he did not wait for a responding OSP trooper. It is not believed that the driver intentionally left prior to speaking with police, but they still need to talk to him and obtain his information.

One Person Dies in Crash on Interstate 84 Near Pendleton

One lane is closed on Westbound Interstate 84 near milepost 222 for an unknown period of time. Drivers should expect delays.

(PENDLETON, Ore.) - Oregon State Police troopers are on the scene of a fatal traffic crash on Interstate 84, about ten miles east of Pendleton.

Fatal Traffic Crash - Interstate 5 Southbound north of Eugene

Police say the 51-year old male driver, a California resident, was critically injured and transported from the scene by ambulance.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - Police say one person was killed and three others received non-life threatening injuries after a pickup crossed the center median of Interstate 5 about ten miles north of Eugene and was in a collision with two other vehicles.

Southbound Lanes of I-5 CLOSE Near Eugene

There is no anticipated time for re-opening.

(EUGENE, Ore. ) - A serious injury crash on Interstate 5 southbound eight miles north of Eugene has all southbound lanes CLOSED at this time.

Update: Injury Crash Involving OSP Officer Who Struck Stroller

The injured child is in stable condition and expected to survive.

(JUNCTION CITY, Ore.) - The investigation into Friday evening's collision between an OSP patrol car and a stroller being pushed by a woman attempting to cross Highway 99 on the north end of Junction City is continuing.