Fatal Crash
58-Year-Old Madras Man Dies in Jefferson County ATV Crash
Incident record
July 20, 2026
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Madras, Jefferson County, OR
Oregon
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
State Police: Jefferson County
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A 58-year-old man from Madras died following an ATV crash in Jefferson County, according to KPTV. The single-vehicle crash occurred on a Monday, and the man was pronounced dead as a result of injuries sustained in the incident.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash have not been publicly released. Authorities have not disclosed the exact location within Jefferson County, and it remains unclear whether the man was alone at the time of the crash.
No additional injuries have been reported in connection with the incident. The investigation into the crash appears to be ongoing, and further information about what led up to the fatal event has not yet been made available.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
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Oregon accident information
- Injury statute of limitations
- 2 years (From date of injury (ORS 12.110).)
- Wrongful death statute of limitations
- 3 years (From date of death (ORS 30.020).)
- Fault rule
- Oregon uses modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar: you recover only if your fault is not greater than the other parties' combined fault; at 51% you are barred.
- Citations
- ORS 12.110 (SoL); ORS 30.020 (wrongful death); ORS 31.600 (comparative fault)
- Crash report agency
- Investigating agency for the police report; drivers must also file their own Accident/Insurance Report (DMV form 735-32) in qualifying crashes.
This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.
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