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Oregon State Police (OSP) are investigating a Monday evening fatal motorcycle crash in the Veneta area that resulted in the death of an adult male. The victim's name and other information not provided in this preliminary release will be updated Tuesday.  On May 12, 2014 at approximately 6:20 p.m., OSP was notified of a motorcycle crash in the area of Bolton Hill Road and 8th Street in Veneta. The crash resulted in the death of a 29-year old adult male.  OSP troopers from the Springfield and Florence offices are investigating at the scene. Next of kin notification is pending. 

Eleven people were injured, including four seriously, after a van pulling a trailer traveled off the eastbound shoulder of Interstate 84 about eighteen miles west of La Grande a nd rolled down a steep embankment Monday morning. Oregon State Police (OSP) and several local emergency responding agencies responded to the scene and have cleared. OSP is continuing the investigation and driver fatigue may have been a contributing factor in the crash involving members of a Hispanic musical group called "La Estrella" from Dallas, Texas.  According to Lieutenant Mike Turner, on May 12, 2014 at approximately 7:40 a.m., OSP Southern Command Center dispatch was notified that a van pulling a trailer crashed off the eastbound lanes of Interstate 84 near milepost 241. Initial information advised one person was deceased and trapped underneath the vehicle. OSP Senior Trooper Marcus McDowell and 7 van occupants who were not seriously injured worked together to lift the van off the trapped perso...