A single vehicle rollover reportedly caused by a tire blowing out, fatally injured a newly married, Sister’s woman and her husband on Sunday on the I-5 just north of Roseburg. Oregon State Police (OSP) are continuing to investigate Sunday evening’s fatal crash which occurred at milepost 133 at about 5pm.
A 2002 Chevy van, operated by Taylor Nieri, 22, was southbound when a tire blew out causing Nieri to lose control. The Chevy van went off the roadway and onto the shoulder where it rolled multiple times causing it to come to an uncontrolled rest on its top, according to OSP. During the rollover, Nieri’s husband, James Thorpe, 35, originally from Australia was ejected. Thorpe was transported by ground ambulance to Mercy Medical Center and was later taken by air ambulance to Sacred Heart at Riverbend for critical injuries.
According to her Facebook page, Nieri had worked at Angeline’s Bakery in Sisters, and married Thorpe in April of 2017. She was wearing her safety belt during the crash while Thorpe was not wearing safety restraints.
OSP is continuing the investigation into the crash. and are assisted by Sutherlin Police Department, Douglas County Fire District 2, Roseburg Towing, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.
This article appears in Jul 12-19, 2017.
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Your accusations of drugs and foul play are totally inappropriate. This is a young woman whose family and friends are mourning her untimely death. Not to mention his family and friends concerned about his condition and helping him deal with the loss of the love of his life. Life insurance or not and whether who was sitting where in the van does not help the community who is coming together to mourn her passing and praying for a full recovery for him. Shame on you.
Clearly Mr. Park did not know either of these incredible people. What a horrible thing to say or think. His comment should be removed!
Mr. Park I am sure that you didnt mean for your comment to make you look like such a douche bag. But it did. Please show some consideration and respect for the family and friends that are mourning the sudden death of this beautiful young soul!
I met Taylor only once – a beautiful and adventuresome spirit. She had a true love for life! Such a tragic loss for our world. I am so deeply sorry for her family. Very sad…