Hwy. 99E Fatal, Marion Co.

Marion County, Ore. (Dec. 15, 2025)- On Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 2:30 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 99E, at the intersection with Quinaby Road NE, in Marion County. The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Dodge Charger, operated by Juan Santiago Sandoval (30) of Woodburn, was stopped on Quinaby Road NE at the intersection Highway 99E when it turned northbound onto the highway. The Dodge entered the path of a southbound Yamaha XJ650 motorcycle, operated by Xander Ashton Colter (22) of Kiezer, causing a side impact collision. The operator of the Yamaha (Colter) was declared deceased at the scene. The operator of the Dodge (Sandoval) and passenger, Ricardo Alvarez Acosta (27) of Woodburn, were reportedly uninjured. The operator of the Dodge (Sandoval) was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants. The highway was impacted for approximately five hours during the on-scene investigation. Impairment is considered a primary contributor to the crash. The investigation is on-going. OSP was assisted by the Marion County Sheriff's Office, Salem Fire Department, and ODOT.

Hwy. 395A Fatal, Umatilla Co.

Umatilla County, Ore. (Dec. 15, 2025)- On Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 5:13 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Highway 395A, near milepost 2, in Umatilla County. The preliminary investigation indicated a pedestrian, Tony James McCorkindale (39) of Pendleton, was struck by a northbound Scion xB, operated by Jose Trinidad Mariano (37) of Hermiston, while crossing the highway in an unlit area. The pedestrian (McCorkindale) was declared deceased at the scene. The operator of the Scion (Mariano) was reportedly uninjured. The highway was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Hermiston Police Department, Umatilla County Fire District 1, and ODOT.