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Fatal UTV Accident, leads to DUII Arrest. Lane Co., Oct. 22
Fatal UTV Accident, leads to DUII Arrest. Lane Co., Oct. 22
Fatal UTV Accident, leads to DUII Arrest. Lane Co., Oct. 22

Published on: 10/22/2025

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On October 20th at about 5 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded with fire personnel to a UTV crash on BLM Road 16-7-30, near Triangle Lake. Fire personnel determined the male passenger was deceased.  The Lane County Sheriff’s Crash Reconstruction Team responded. Initial investigation showed the UTV had rolled, fatally injuring the passenger, who may have been seat belted but was not wearing a helmet.  Deputies observed signs the driver, Walter Frederick Rogers, 49, of Gresham, was impaired. After additional investigation, Rogers was arrested for DUI and lodged at the Lane County Jail. The case will be forwarded to the Lane County District Attorney’s Office for consideration of additional charges.  The identity of the passenger is being withheld pending next of kin notification.  Thanks to Lane Fire Authority, Lake Creek Fire & Rescue, the Lane County District Attorney’s Office, Lane County Medical Examiner’s Office, and Oregon State Police for their assistance with this incident.

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