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Crews Work To Recover Vehicle From McKenzie River

Summary by MyCentralOregon.com

Travelers on OR 126 near milepost 31, about five miles east of Vida, should expect delays and possible closures on Friday, March 7, as crews work to recover a vehicle from the McKenzie River following a crash on March 5. Starting at 8 a.m., crews will begin setup for the recovery operation. Flaggers will be on-site to keep traffic moving, when possible, but temporary closures may be necessary. Crews will work to minimize closure times. Plan for …

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MyCentralOregon.com

Crews Work To Recover Vehicle From McKenzie River

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theashlandchronicle.com

OR 126 Delays/Closures Near Vida - Vehicle in McKenzie River - The Ashland Chronicle-Oregon

Traffic Alert OR 126 Delays and possible closures near Vida – Mar. 7 Crews work to recover a vehicle from the McKenzie River. OR 126 vehicle recovery out of the McKenzie River. Travelers on OR 126 near milepost 31, about five miles east of Vida, should expect delays and possible closures on Friday, March 7, as crews work to recover a vehicle from the McKenzie River following a crash on March 5. Starting at 8 a.m., crews will begin setup for t…

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Chronicle

Vehicle in McKenzie River made for tough rescue - The Chronicle

On March 5th at about 8 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded with Oregon State Police to a vehicle that had crashed into the McKenzie River near milepost 31 on McKenzie Highway. Multiple area fire agencies responded as well, including McKenzie Fire and Eugene Springfield Fire.The response was complicated by high water, darkness, and the precarious location of the vehicle, which was stuck on a rock ledge in the middle of the McKenzie Ri…

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That Oregon Life

Coast Guard Saves Person Trapped in Car in McKenzie River

A dramatic rescue unfolded Wednesday night when emergency responders worked together to save a person trapped inside a vehicle submerged in the McKenzie River. The U.S. Coast Guard, alongside Eugene Springfield Fire, successfully executed the operation, preventing what could have been a tragic outcome. Photo of the car sometime this morning, March 6, 2025 (Image courtesy of Eric Schiff / Meta) The call for help came in around 9:00 p.m., alerting…

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