Fatal on Hwy. 138E, June 26

On June 24, 2015 at approximately 11:19PM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel respond to the report of a single vehicle fatal motor vehicle on Hwy 138E at Milepost 5.5 (just east of Roseburg). According to Sergeant Ken Terry, initial investigation revealed that a 1999 Volkswagen Bug operated by Danica SCHNAIBLE, age 18, of Roseburg, was westbound on Hwy 138E and when for unknown reasons left highway and impacted an embankment on the south side of Hwy 138E. The vehicle traveled a short distance before coming to a stop in the eastbound lanes of travel. SCHNAIBLE was pronounced deceased on the scene by medical personnel. The male passenger, Kiona SIEWELL, age 21, of Roseburg was pronounced deceased by medical personnel after being treated for injuries. The investigation was conducted by the Oregon State Police with assistance of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon Department of Transportation, and Fire District No. 2 personnel. The highway was closed for approximately 4 hours in both directions during the investigation. More information will be released when it is available.