Witnesses Sought in Marion Co. Fatal Crash

MARION COUNTY, Ore. (31 Oct. 2025) – Oregon State Police (OSP) investigators are asking the public for information regarding a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred in the early morning hours of October 30, 2025, in the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 near milepost 256 in Marion County. At approximately 5:40 a.m., OSP began receiving reports of an individual in the roadway on I-5 near the Center Street Overpass in Salem. Responding troopers located a deceased male near the side of the road and believe the individual may have been struck by the side mirror of an unknown type of oversized vehicle. Security camera video from nearby businesses shows the man in the area at approximately 4:30 a.m. The decedent is described as a white male, approximately 6 feet 4 inches tall, weighing around 300 pounds, and wearing a purple sweatshirt and light gray sweatpants. The decedent’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Anyone who may have seen the individual in the area between 4:30 and 5:40 a.m., or who has dash cam footage, is asked to contact OSP’s Northern Command Center dispatch at 800-442-0776 or by calling *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone. Please reference case number SP25-451759.

Hwy. 97 Fatal, Deschutes Co.

Deschutes County, Ore. (Oct. 31, 2025)- On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 2:45 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 97, at the intersection with Highway 370, in Deschutes County. The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Ford Escape, operated by Sheila Ann Nordman (85) of Redmond, attempted to cross Highway 97 and entered the path of a southbound BMW 3S, operated by Sebryna Denise Parry (21) of Terrebonne. The operator of the BMW attempted to stop but struck the Ford nearly head-on. The operator of the Ford (Nordman) was declared deceased after being transported to an area hospital. The operator of the BMW (Parry) and passenger, juvenile female (2), suffered reported minor injuries. The highway was impacted for approximately one hour during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by Redmond Fire and Rescue, Deschutes County Sheriff's Office, Redmond Police Department, and ODOT.

Hwy. 140 Fatal, Jackson Co.

Jackson County, Ore. (Nov. 1, 2025)- On Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 3:50 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 140, near milepost 9, in Jackson County. The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Ford F350, operated by a juvenile male (17) of Eagle Point, failed to negotiate a curve, crashed through a guardrail, and rolled into an adjacent creek. The operator of the vehicle, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was declared deceased at the scene. A passenger of the Ford, Mitchel Frank Thorpe (18) of Eagle Point, was not wearing a seatbelt and was declared deceased at the scene. Two additional passengers, a male juvenile (17) of Eagle Point and a female juvenile (17) of Medford, were transported to an area hospital with critical injuries. The highway was impacted for approximately one hour during the on-scene investigation. Impairment and speed are considered the primary factors of the crash. The investigation is on-going. OSP was assisted by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Eagle Point Police Department, Medford Police Department, Lake Creek Fire, Fire District 3, and ODOT.