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Fatal I-5 Crash Near Canyonville; CMV Driver Charged with Manslaughter, DUII

A fatal crash on Interstate 5 near Canyonville left one person dead and three others injured after a stalled commercial motor vehicle was struck on an uphill grade, according to Oregon State Police. The collision caused the involved vehicles to catch fire, and investigators said impairment is believed to be a contributing factor. The commercial truck driver was arrested and charged with DUII and manslaughter following the incident.

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Missing Lake County Man Found Deceased

A missing and endangered Lake County man has been located deceased in a remote area of Green Mountain. Warren Sherman, 70, had been reported missing after last being seen March 31 in the Christmas Valley area. Officials say no foul play is suspected, and multiple agencies assisted in the coordinated search effort.

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High-Speed Pursuit Ends with Arrest in Grants Pass

A vehicle pursuit early Tuesday morning in Josephine County ended in Grants Pass after deputies deployed spike strips multiple times and the suspect fled on foot. Authorities say the driver continued on three tires before stopping and being taken into custody.

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Two Fatal Crashes Reported on Oregon Highways

Oregon State Police are investigating two separate fatal crashes that occurred earlier this week on highways in Lake County and Josephine County. The incidents, reported on January 8, resulted in two fatalities and involved single-vehicle rollovers under differing circumstances.

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