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Fatal Accidents (3), Feb. 18
Fatal Accidents (3), Feb. 18
Fatal Accidents (3), Feb. 18

Published on: 02/18/2025

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Hwy. 213 Fatal, Clackamas Co.

Clackamas County, Ore 15 Feb 2025- On Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 6:45 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 213, near milepost 10, in Clackamas County. The preliminary investigation indicated northbound Harley Davidson Low Rider S motorcycle, operated by Kenneth Jay Isaksen (35) of Molalla, crossed the centerline for unknown reasons and struck a southbound Ford Explorer, operated by a male juvenile (15) of Molalla. The operator of the Harley Davidson (Isaksen) was declared deceased at the scene. The operator of the Ford (male juvenile) and passengers, Julie Marie Urban (37) of Molalla and a female juvenile (7) of Molalla, suffered reported minor injuries and were transported to an area hospital for treatment. The highway was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Department, Molalla Police Department, Clackamas County Fire, Molalla Fire, and ODOT.

Hwy. 140 Fatal, Lake Co.

Lake County, Ore 14 Feb 2025- On Friday, February 14, 2025, at 11:33 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 140, near milepost 55, in Lake County. The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Nissan Sentra, operated by Laura Anne Keys (47) of Grants Pass, left the roadway for unknown reasons and rolled down a steep embankment coming to rest on its top. The operator (Keys) was declared deceased at the scene. The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by Lake County Search and Rescue and ODOT.

Hwy. 35 Fatal, Hood River Co.

Hood River County, Ore 12 Feb 2025- On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 5:23 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 35, near milepost 74, in Hood River County. The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Subaru Forester, operated by Robert A. Brownback (64) of Hood River, for unknown reasons sped up, swerved across the southbound lane, and struck a rock wall. The operator of the Subaru (Brownback) was declared deceased at the scene. The deceased was not believed to be wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. The highway was impacted for approximately three hours. OSP was assisted by the Hood River Sheriff's Office and ODOT.

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