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One Dies, Several Hurt in Linn County Crash

A 70-year old male, was pronounced deceased at the scene; several others were transported to the hospital for treatment.

(ALBANY) - Oregon State Police (OSP) are continuing the investigation into Saturday afternoon's two vehicle fatal traffic crash at the intersection of Highway 99E and Lake Creek Lane in Linn County.

The crash resulted in the death of an adult male and serious injuries to 5 other people. All names will be released Sunday morning.

6 Years Later, Fugitive Sought in Fatal Crash That Killed Marion County Deputy Still Not Located

Alfredo De Jesus Ascencio has been sought by police since he was indicted August 3, 2007 by a Marion County Grand Jury on two counts of Criminally Negligent Homicide.

(SALEM OR) - Sunday, June 16, is the sixth anniversary of the death of Marion County Deputy Kelly Fredinburg who was killed in a late night traffic crash involving another vehicle on Highway 99E north of Gervais.

The driver of the other involving vehicle, Alfredo De Jesus Ascencio, is still a fugitive wanted for two counts of Criminally Negligent Homicide for causing the death his 19-year old passenger and Deputy Fredinburg.

Fatal Traffic Crash - Highway 126W West of Noti in Lane County

Oregon State Police troopers from the Springfield Area Command office are continuing the investigation into the cause of the crash.

(EUGENE, OR) - Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation following the death of an adult female Thursday morning in a single vehicle fatal traffic crash along Highway 126W about two miles west of Noti in Lane County. The victim's name is released in this update.

Patricia Darlene Dunning was eastbound on Highway 126W near milepost 40 when her car traveled off the highway and struck a utility pole in the driver's door, and came to rest of its side down an embankment

Jack and Jill on Blueberry Hill

A fable based on a true story.

(WASHOUGAL, WA.) - Abe & Ole were two crusty old -been there and done it - guys retired from the ad and financial consulting business, out taking a drive in the country out West one beautiful spring day a few years ago.

When they stopped at a little mom and pop county gas station to wet their whistle and the thistles in back.

Random Shooting at Oregon Family`s Car on I-5

Three bullet holes were found in the left side of the car, neither the parents or children were struck.

(WILSONVILLE OR) - A family traveling down the I-5 in Oregon was shot at by strangers, it is an alarming report and Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are seeking the public's assistance for any information to help identify the person(s) responsible.

It happened Sunday night along the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 south of Wilsonville. Police say three bullets struck the vehicle containing a Cornelius-area family...

High Speed Crash near Jefferson Kills One, Injures Two Others

Deputies determined that the occupants were wearing seatbelts, but the driver's airbag was still intact in the steering wheel, which was part of the front section of the car that separated on impact.

(JEFFERSON, OR) - One man died and two were injured in a motor vehicle crash on Valley View Road SE near Jefferson last night.

Marion County Deputies Mark Ferron and Casey Burnham were called to the scene at about 8:45pm. Upon arrival, they found a 1995 black Honda Civic broken into two pieces that were over 100' apart.

America`s Bridges Are Falling Down, Falling Down...

According to a 2012 Skagit County Public Works Department, 42 of the county's 108 bridges are 50 years or older. The document says eight of the bridges are more than 70 years old and two are over 80.

(SEATTLE) - An Interstate 5 bridge collapsed into the Skagit River, dumping two vehicles and a trailer in the waters north of Mount Vernon. A law-enforcement source said 150 yards of the interstate dropped into the water.

"It's a hell of a ride," the source said.

Oregon Tells Father who Inspired Jerusha Lee, Mechanic`s Daughter Debut Album, to Vacate Repair Shop

After recording debut album with his daughter and a Grammy band from LA, Lee Barfknecht, owner of West Gate Auto for 43 years, learns shop and business will be demolished for a road widening project.

(SALEM) - Lee Barfknecht, owner and mechanic of West Gate Auto, an auto repair shop in Salem, Oregon for 43 years, just had a dream come true by being involved in his daughter's debut album.

Jerusha Lee had teamed-up with Grammy-award winning musicians in Los Angeles to record "Mechanic's Daughter" inspired by her father.

Washington Bridge Packed With Cars Collapses Into River

Those who were recovered were sent to a number of different local area hospitals.

(MT. VERNON, WA) - The Associated Press reports that the Interstate 5 Bridge over the Skagit River in Northwestern Washington State collapsed tonight, dumping vehicles and people into the river.

State troopers are not certain as to how many people were injured.

Rolling Thunder XXVI May 26, 2013: Until They Are Home

Always remember our troops serving, those who have borne the battle and those who gave their lives for us so we can live free!

(WASHINGTON DC) - Few things are more "American" than the roar of hundreds of thousands of bikers riding through Washington D.C.

Each year bikers honor the more than 58,000 who gave their lives in the Vietnam War and the countless number left behind.