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Madras man killed in motorcycle crash near Madras while attempting to pass turning pickup

May 31, 2025

A 36-year-old motorcyclist from Madras was killed Thursday morning in a collision on U.S. Highway 26 south of the city, after attempting to pass a pickup truck that was turning left onto SW Dover Lane, according to the Oregon State Police.

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Man dies in Madras after officer-involved shooting

February 20, 2025

A fatal officer-involved shooting occurred in Madras on Thursday evening, resulting in the death of a 28-year-old man, according to Madras Police. The incident led to the temporary closure of U.S. Highway 97 for several hours as authorities conducted their investigation.

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OSP seeks publics’ help in two Crook County poaching cases within days

October 17, 2024

Prineville, Ore. - The Oregon State Police are seeking public help in two recent alleged poaching cases that took place within less than a...

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