Hwy. 199 Fatal, Josephine Co.

OSP release - Josephine County, Ore. (Jan. 8, 2026)- On Tuesday, January 7, 2026, at 8:50 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 199, near milepost 10, in Josephine County. The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Toyota Tundra, operated by Marisha Lynn Trainor (52) of Eugene, reportedly swerved to miss a deer in the roadway, lost control, and rolled multiple times along the shoulder of the highway. The vehicle came to rest on it's roof. The operator of the Toyota (Trainor) suffered reported minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital. A passenger in the Toyota, Teddie Dianne Tibbets (47) of Selma, was declared deceased at the scene. The highway was impacted for approximately one hour during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by Grants Pass Fire, Rural Metro, and ODOT.

Hwy. 140 Fatal, Lake Co.

OSP release - Lake County, Ore. (Jan. 8, 2026)- On Monday, January 5, 2026, at 4:17 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 140, near milepost 88, in Lake County. The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Ford F-250, operated by Destiny Elizabeth Canaday (30) of Bly, lost control and rolled multiple times in the ditch after passing another vehicle. The operator was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle. The operator of the Ford (Canaday) was declared deceased at the scene. The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. Speed and roadway conditions are considered primary factors in the cause of the crash. OSP was assisted by Thomas Creek Fire, Lake County Sheriff's Office, and ODOT.