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88-Year-Old Pedestrian Dies After Merlin Road Crash
An 88-year-old pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle Friday evening on Merlin Road in Josephine County. The driver remained at the scene, and deputies say the investigation is still active as evidence is reviewed for possible referral to the District Attorney’s Office.
Pedestrian Injured in Mount Shasta Hit-and-Run; Driver Arrested
An elderly woman was seriously injured in a hit-and-run collision Saturday afternoon in Mount Shasta. Police say the driver, later identified as a 45-year-old man, was located, arrested, and booked on felony DUI and hit-and-run charges.
Pedestrian Killed in Christmas Week Crash on Highway 42 in Coos County
A 29-year-old Myrtle Point woman was killed in a pedestrian crash on Highway 42 in Coos County on December 22, 2025, according to Oregon State Police. The incident involved a single vehicle and remains under investigation.
Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck While Crossing Washburn Way
A Klamath Falls man was killed after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing Washburn Way in an electric wheelchair, according to the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office.