Salem-News.com News Feed for articles tagged with madras www.salem-news.com 2010 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. http://salem-news.com/articles/august262011/fatal-madras.php http://salem-news.com/articles/august262011/fatal-madras.php Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:32:00 PDT Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into a Saturday night two-vehicle fatal traffic crash north of Culver that resulted in the death of a Metolius-area man and serious injuries to ten others. According to OSP Senior Trooper John Russo, on November 20, 2010 at approximately 7:10 p.m. a 2010 Toyota four-door driven by LINDA ROSS, age 61, from Metolius, was northbound on Highway 361 (SW Culver Highway) near milepost 8. At the intersection with SW Highland Lane, a 1997 Ford Expedition driven by ANDREA OROZCO, age 28, from Madras, westbound on SW Highway Lane failed to stop for a stop sign and collided with the northbound Toyota. http://salem-news.com/articles/november212010/hw-361-fatal.php http://salem-news.com/articles/november212010/hw-361-fatal.php Sun, 21 Nov 2010 10:27:00 PST A Spokane, Washington man was arrested by Oregon State Police (OSP) Friday after a traffic stop nine miles south of Madras revealed over 20 1/2 lbs. of marijuana concealed in his vehicle. On Friday at approximately 2:16 p.m. an OSP trooper stopped a 2002 Mercury Cougar sedan displaying Washington license plates northbound on Highway 97 near milepost 107 for failure to maintain a lane of travel. The vehicle's driver was identified as Ryan Michael Buley, age 25, from Spokane, Washington. http://salem-news.com/articles/october252010/spokane-marijauna-arrest.php http://salem-news.com/articles/october252010/spokane-marijauna-arrest.php Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:49:00 PDT An Oregon State Police trooper arrested a Madras-area man Friday morning on multiple charges after he crashed into a guardrail and then fled on foot while being interviewed, Sergeant Paul Collinsworth with Oregon State Police in Bend said. "The trooper chased the man on foot for about one mile before it ended and he was caught trying to hide in a muddy empty canal. Charges included DUII and Failing to Register as a Sex Offender." http://salem-news.com/articles/january022010/elude_arrest.php http://salem-news.com/articles/january022010/elude_arrest.php Sat, 02 Jan 2010 02:58:00 PST A Madras man and his two passengers were not injured Wednesday morning when their plane came in too fast for a landing and stopped off the runaway with minor damage. The plane reportedly came in too fast for the landing and traveled off the runaway before stopping. The plane received minor damage and none of the 3 occupants were injured. http://salem-news.com/articles/september022009/plane_crash_9-2-09.php http://salem-news.com/articles/september022009/plane_crash_9-2-09.php Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:51:00 PDT Six people were injured, some seriously, in a two-vehicle head-on crash Saturday afternoon on Highway 97 just south of Madras near Hall Road. Oregon State Police Troopers on the scene say some names and other information may not be released until Sunday while OSP troopers continue the investigation and work to confirm identities and their medical conditions. http://salem-news.com/articles/may232009/injury_mva_5-23-09.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may232009/injury_mva_5-23-09.php Sat, 23 May 2009 19:24:00 PDT A Clackamas-area woman died and six others were injured Sunday night in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 26 north of Madras. According to Oregon State Police, a 2001 Ford F150 pickup driven by 45-Todd Rhoden, from Redmond, was eastbound on Highway 26 near NW Boise Drive at about 10:00 PM Sunday, when it collided with the left front corner and side of a westbound 1995 Toyota Previa van driven by 38-year old Elizabeth Jean Duke from Clackamas. After impact, the van came to a stop on the westbound shoulder and the pickup stopped in the westbound lane. http://salem-news.com/articles/august192008/madras.php http://salem-news.com/articles/august192008/madras.php Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:45:00 PDT Police are asking for the public's help in locating a Madras man wanted after two separate eluding incidents over the weekend in Jefferson and Deschutes counties. 28-year old Carl Jake Williams III of Madras was reportedly involved in the two incidents on Saturday and Sunday; he is wanted for eluding State, county and city police officers. http://salem-news.com/articles/may262008/madras_wanted_5-26-08.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may262008/madras_wanted_5-26-08.php Mon, 26 May 2008 14:52:00 PDT Police say one person is dead following a head-on crash involving two semi-trucks on Highway 97 near milepost 191. The crash, which closed Highway 97 for approximately 7 hours, is now open to one lane traffic. This morning at approximately 11:49 PM, A 1996 Freightliner semi-truck and trailer, driven by 43-year old Alfonso Rodriguez-Sanchez of Coalinga, California, was southbound on (US) 97, when for an unknown reason it crossed over the center line and into the northbound lane of travel into the path of A 1989 Freightliner. http://salem-news.com/articles/may012008/semi_crash_5-1-08.php http://salem-news.com/articles/may012008/semi_crash_5-1-08.php Thu, 01 May 2008 20:38:00 PDT Police say a Madras-area man died at a Bend hospital from injuries sustained in a Saturday afternoon two vehicle crash in Madras on Highway 361 at SW Belmont Lane. Oregon State Police Sergeant Don Wagner says that Saturday around 1:00 PM, a 1981 Honda motorcycle operated by 51-year old Wayne Schjoll of Madras, was southbound on Culver Highway when it was struck by a 1975 Chevrolet pickup driven by 28-year old Jeremy Pollock of Culver. http://salem-news.com/articles/april132008/madras_fatal_4-13-08.php http://salem-news.com/articles/april132008/madras_fatal_4-13-08.php Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:45:00 PDT Oregon laid a hero to rest Saturday. U.S. Army Private First Class Thomas Tucker of Madras, Oregon was killed in Iraq. He was a member of the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division. Tom Tucker was loved by thousands in this rural central Oregon community. http://salem-news.com/articles/july062006/tucker_honored_7206.php http://salem-news.com/articles/july062006/tucker_honored_7206.php Thu, 06 Jul 2006 18:13:00 PDT The anti-gay hate group from Topeka, Kansas that operates the Website godhatesfags.com, has announced that they will hold a protest at the funeral of Pfc Thomas Tucker of Madras, Oregon this weekend and the funeral of Pfc Kristian Menchaca of Houston, Texas, who was also killed in Iraq. The group that hails from the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka is headed by the notorious Pastor Fred Phelps. He claims that American soldiers are dying in Iraq because homosexuality is condoned in American homes. According to the rumor mill, very little proof of that theory exists in Topeka, Kansas. http://salem-news.com/articles/june282006/tucker_funeral_protest_62706.php http://salem-news.com/articles/june282006/tucker_funeral_protest_62706.php Wed, 28 Jun 2006 16:55:00 PDT Governor Kulongoski has ordered that all flags at public institutions be flown at half-staff on Monday, in memory of Private First Class Thomas L. Tucker of Madras, Oregon. PFC Tucker was assigned to the Army`s 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division of Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He was killed on or about June 16th near Baghdad, Iraq. "Private First Class Tucker was a son of Oregon and a true American Hero. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family..." http://salem-news.com/articles/june252006/tucker_service_62506.php http://salem-news.com/articles/june252006/tucker_service_62506.php Sun, 25 Jun 2006 14:44:00 PDT At approximately 1:30 PM Thursday, the family of Private first class Tom Tucker received official notification from the Army confirming the death of their son. Pvt. 1st Class Tom Tucker's body is still at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Memorial service arrangements are pending and will be put forward as soon as details are finalized. Wesley Tucker, Tom's father, has stated that he has no anger towards the Iraqi people, because they are not the ones responsible for the death of their son. The fault lies with the insurgents. http://salem-news.com/articles/june222006/tuck_confirmation_62206.php http://salem-news.com/articles/june222006/tuck_confirmation_62206.php Thu, 22 Jun 2006 15:15:00 PDT Private first class Thomas Tucker thrived on adrenaline, whether he was working construction in Oregon or manning checkpoints in Iraq. Word slowly spread Tuesday that his body and that of a Houston soldier had been found in Iraq. Both were tortured. On Wednesday, Tucker's father, Wes Tucker, was on N-B-C's Today show. He talked with pride about his son's enthusiasm and devotion to his work. In one of his last phone calls home, Tucker's mother, Meg Tucker, said on the Today show that she told him to get enough sleep. "He said, 'Mom, I've only been here for five months. These men have been here for a year.' He said, 'I don't mind. I don't mind. I will do my share.'" http://salem-news.com/articles/june212006/tucker_burial_fundraising_62106.php http://salem-news.com/articles/june212006/tucker_burial_fundraising_62106.php Wed, 21 Jun 2006 13:17:00 PDT The family and friends of Army Private First Class Thomas Tucker of Madras, a soldier believed to have been killed in Iraq this week, say they appreciate the outpouring of support from people all around the nation. U.S. Maj. Gen. William Caldwell said the remains found by U.S. troops were believed to be those of Thomas Tucker, 25, and Private First Class Kristian Menchaca, 23, of Houston, Texas. http://salem-news.com/articles/june202006/soldier_kex_reports_62006.php http://salem-news.com/articles/june202006/soldier_kex_reports_62006.php Tue, 20 Jun 2006 19:44:00 PDT The family of Tom Tucker would like to thank the community of Madras and all of Central Oregon. Especially the people at Brightwood, the school district, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department and the Oregon National Guard. They want everyone to know that it may seem like they are secluded with the roadblocks and extra security, but, they are very grateful for the outpouring of support, prayers, food and love that the community has shown. They are watching the news and can see all the support this community and the nation is providing. http://salem-news.com/articles/june202006/tucker_family_62006.php http://salem-news.com/articles/june202006/tucker_family_62006.php Tue, 20 Jun 2006 15:22:00 PDT Private 1st Class Thomas Tucker joined the U.S. Army stating that he wanted to do something positive and was stationed at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky as a member of B Company, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division. In a recent telephone message that remains on their telephone answering machine, Thomas sent the following greeting. "Be proud of me Mom, I'm defending my country. Tell sis and my nephews hello for me, I'm OK, I'm on my way." Thomas Tucker's family released that call, it is included in this story. http://salem-news.com/articles/june192006/tucker_tom_guard_4_61906.php http://salem-news.com/articles/june192006/tucker_tom_guard_4_61906.php Mon, 19 Jun 2006 16:29:00 PDT An Oregon man was identified as one of two servicemen reported missing in Iraq after an insurgent attack on a military checkpoint south of Baghdad. Army Pfc. Thomas Lowell Tucker, 25, of Madras and Kristian Menchaca, 23 of Houston have been missing since Friday, the Defense Department said late Sunday. Spc. David J. Babineau, 25, of Springfield, Mass., was killed in the attack. All three soldiers were assigned to Fort Campbell, Ky. Witnesses said the missing soldiers were led away by masked gunmen, but those reports have not been confirmed by the military, which has undertaken a massive search. http://salem-news.com/articles/june192006/iraq_oregon_soldier_611906.php http://salem-news.com/articles/june192006/iraq_oregon_soldier_611906.php Mon, 19 Jun 2006 11:25:00 PDT Four American Medical Response ambulances responded to the motor vehicle crash on Hwy 26 at Milepost 61 Wednesday. The crash included a school bus with a report of 30 students on board and three other vehicles. AMR Clackamas County Paramedics first on scene found several patients requiring emergency medical treatment including at least one with critical injuries who went to the hospital by LifeFlight. http://salem-news.com/articles/march082006/bus_crash_3806.php http://salem-news.com/articles/march082006/bus_crash_3806.php Wed, 08 Mar 2006 23:31:00 PST