***PRESS RELEASE*** On December 24, 2025, the Coos County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal vehicle crash on Transpacific Parkway. An extensive investigation ensued, utilizing multiple law enforcement agencies. The investigation revealed that Reef M. Berry of Bandon was operating the vehicle, driving impaired, with passengers in the vehicle. The District Attorney's Office moved forward with prosecution in this case, 25CR71543, involving two separate victims. One individual died from injuries sustained in the crash, and another was seriously injured. On 4/20/26, Reef M. Berry (22) appeared in Coos County Circuit Court in reference to 25CR71543 and pleaded guilty to the following charges. • Manslaughter in the Second Degree ***Sentenced 75 Months*** • Assault in the Third Degree – DUII ***Sentenced 30 Months Consecutive*** • Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants ***Sentenced 364 Days – Concurrent*** As a result of the proceedings, Reef M. Berry is in custody and will be transferred to the Department of Corrections for his total sentence of 105 months, as it relates to the two separate victims in this case. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families.