A video taken from inside an Oregon State Police (OSP) trooper's patrol car last winter is a reminder for all drivers to avoid any distraction and do everything you can to drive safely, especially during the winter season when roads are slick and the unexpected happens quickly.
On January 7, 2010 at about 8:22 a.m. OSP Trooper Josh Nagle was westbound on Highway 20 near milepost 10 during icy conditions enroute to a reported injury traffic crash on Santiam Pass when the driver of an eastbound pickup lost control and traveled across the centerline. Nagle, who had been with OSP for one year, steered to the right shoulder in an attempt to avoid the oncoming out-of-control pickup but was struck nearly head-on. After the initial impact, a dump truck following Nagle's patrol car struck the rear of the involved pickup.
Bend Fire Department personnel spent about 30 minutes using ‘Jaws of Life' to extricate Nagle before he and the other driver were transported by ambulance to St. Charles Medical Center in Bend with non-life threatening injuries.
An investigation by Deschutes County Sheriff's Office concluded with the other driver being cited and convicted for Failure to Maintain a Lane of Travel.
"We are thankful this crash wasn't a fatal reminder and that both drivers recovered from their injuries. We hope this video reminds everyone to use your safety restraints and to be aware at all times, especially when winter and wet weather conditions can make driving challenging for anyone," said Superintendent Chris Brown.
OSP and ODOT urge everyone to prepare now for winter driving, following the tips and useful resources mentioned Monday in ODOT's news release:
http://www.oregon.gov/OSP/NEWSRL/news/10_25_2010_winter_driving_tips.shtml
"Now is the time for all drivers to get prepared and for car owners to make sure your vehicles are winter-ready to travel safely on our roads," said Brown.
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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
WINTER CONDITIONS FACTOR IN MULTIPLE CRASHES ON HIGHWAY 97 NORTH OF GILCHRIST
News Release from: Oregon State Police
Four people were injured Friday morning in a multiple vehicle traffic crash one mile north of Gilchrist on Highway 97 during near blizzard conditions. A second non-injury crash and other subsequent near crashes occurred involving other vehicles approaching the first crash scene. Highway 97 was closed nearly three hours during the crash response and vehicle recovery.
According to Oregon State Police (OSP) Senior Trooper Joe Smith, on March 26, 2010 at approximately 8:30 a.m. a 2004 Nissan pickup driven by ROGER D. STANTON, age 65, from Bend, was southbound on Highway 97 near milepost 183 following a commercial truck pulling a semi-trailer loaded with fertilizer in near blizzard conditions with periods of zero visibility. Apparently blinded by the blowing snow while following the commercial truck and trailer, STANTON decided to pass while crossing the Gilchrist Bridge. As his pickup was along side the semi-trailer, he encountered a northbound 2001 Dodge pickup. STANTON braked, causing him to lose control on the slick highway and crash into the side of the semi-trailer and then into the left front corner of the Dodge pickup as its operator, WILLIAM G. BOWEN, age 60, from Crescent, Oregon tried to avoid a head-on crash.
A 2000 Dodge Durango driven by KENNETH R. LAFORCE, age 46, from Klamath Falls, was following BOWEN's pickup and was unable to stop. The Dodge Durango crashed into the back of BOWEN's pickup.
After this initial crash, several other vehicles approaching the area were involved in minor crashes or drove into the ditch to avoid a crash.
STANTON and the commercial truck driver, CARL P. DANIELS, age 54, from Yreka, California were not injured.
BOWEN, his wife LINDA, age 58, LAFORCE and one of four teenage girls in his Durango were transported by Crescent EMS or Chemult EMS ambulance to St. Charles Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
All persons involved were using safety restraints.
OSP troopers from Gilchrist and Bend offices responded. ODOT and above mentioned fire and medical personnel assisted.
Photograph Source: Oregon State Police
### www.oregon.gov/OSP ###
Contact Info: Lieutenant Gregg Hastings
Public Information Officer
Office: (503) 731-3020 ext. 247
Pager: (503) 323-3195
Four people were injured Friday morning in a multiple vehicle traffic crash one mile north of Gilchrist on Highway 97 during near blizzard conditions. A second non-injury crash and other subsequent near crashes occurred involving other vehicles approaching the first crash scene. Highway 97 was closed nearly three hours during the crash response and vehicle recovery.
According to Oregon State Police (OSP) Senior Trooper Joe Smith, on March 26, 2010 at approximately 8:30 a.m. a 2004 Nissan pickup driven by ROGER D. STANTON, age 65, from Bend, was southbound on Highway 97 near milepost 183 following a commercial truck pulling a semi-trailer loaded with fertilizer in near blizzard conditions with periods of zero visibility. Apparently blinded by the blowing snow while following the commercial truck and trailer, STANTON decided to pass while crossing the Gilchrist Bridge. As his pickup was along side the semi-trailer, he encountered a northbound 2001 Dodge pickup. STANTON braked, causing him to lose control on the slick highway and crash into the side of the semi-trailer and then into the left front corner of the Dodge pickup as its operator, WILLIAM G. BOWEN, age 60, from Crescent, Oregon tried to avoid a head-on crash.
A 2000 Dodge Durango driven by KENNETH R. LAFORCE, age 46, from Klamath Falls, was following BOWEN's pickup and was unable to stop. The Dodge Durango crashed into the back of BOWEN's pickup.
After this initial crash, several other vehicles approaching the area were involved in minor crashes or drove into the ditch to avoid a crash.
STANTON and the commercial truck driver, CARL P. DANIELS, age 54, from Yreka, California were not injured.
BOWEN, his wife LINDA, age 58, LAFORCE and one of four teenage girls in his Durango were transported by Crescent EMS or Chemult EMS ambulance to St. Charles Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
All persons involved were using safety restraints.
OSP troopers from Gilchrist and Bend offices responded. ODOT and above mentioned fire and medical personnel assisted.
Photograph Source: Oregon State Police
### www.oregon.gov/OSP ###
Contact Info: Lieutenant Gregg Hastings
Public Information Officer
Office: (503) 731-3020 ext. 247
Pager: (503) 323-3195
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