The Oregon State Police trooper turned around to pursue Orsenico, and there was a minor collision before Orsenico fled again, this time travelling south on Highway 101.Īt that point Orsenico moved into the fast lane on the three-lane highway, accelerated and crossed over both lanes to 'intentionally' collide with the vehicle the Adams were in.Īll three died on scene as a result of the wreck. The vehicle was seen earlier in the morning in Gold Beach, as well.įor more than an hour, 9-1-1 dispatchers received multiple calls about Orsenico driving dangerously, with other motorists reporting he was speeding, swerving in and out of traffic, passing on corners, making sudden U-turns, cutting off other vehicles, including semi-trucks, speeding through the school zone in Bandon at over 60 mph and running red lights without slowing down.Īs Orsenico made his way from Port Orford through Bandon, officers with several agencies were trying to locate him due to the reports of reckless driving.Īs Orsenico passed mile marker 247 on Highway 101, near the Belloni Boys Ranch, officers from the Oregon State Police and Bandon Police Department located Orsenico driving north on Highway 101. According to the sheriff's office, law enforcement began receiving reports of erratic driving around 7:15 a.m., when the Mitsubishi was driving through Port Orford.
