DOUGLAS COUNTY, OR — On Monday, April 7, 2025, at 6:38 p.m., Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 138E, near milepost 28.5, in Douglas County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Chevrolet Tahoe, operated by Craig Francis Hindle (65) of Merlin, crossed the roadway for unknown reasons, left the eastbound shoulder, and struck a tree.
The passenger of the Chevrolet, Scoti Allena Hoadley (34) of Grants Pass, was reportedly not wearing a seatbelt and was declared deceased at the scene.
The operator of the Chevrolet (Hindle) suffered reportedly minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
OSP was assisted by ODOT.
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