Collision leads to discovery of deceased body. Salem, Ore. At approximately a. The driver, identified as Tyler Andrew Holman, age 39 of Salem, was located with injuries and transported for medical care. Deputies also discovered the body of a deceased woman. The circumstances at the scene suggested that she was not killed in the car accident, rather, her body was being transported at the time of the crash.
An autopsy performed by the Oregon State Medical Examiner determined that the woman's cause of death was from a gunshot wound and manner of death to be homicide. The victim is identified as Ashley Jean Gandolfi, age The investigation into Gandolfi's death led detectives to a residence in the block of Acacia DR S where Holman resides.
Gandolfi and Holman were previously in a romantic relationship. Ten years ago, the Yachats Ladies Club began a partnership with the Yachats Lions Club to spread a bit of joy throughout our community by participating in the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation week national event. Sweet Treats Random Acts of Kindness were delivered to unsuspecting workers in City offices, Libraries, Businesses and to special individuals.
Containers were filled with homemade cookies and decorated packages were delivered by volunteers and a new tradition was started. Unfortunately, due to Covid health restrictions, deliveries stalled for a couple of years. In the Lions and Ladies clubs restarted the event and almost packages were delivered! Fundraising events include hosting a hot dog feed on July 4th and annually we sell raffle tickets for a beautiful quilt with all of the proceeds used for scholarships at Oregon Coast Community College.
Although our membership consists of nearly 50 members, some only living part-time in Yachats, over 15 members can be depended upon to bake and craft for the community's benefit. With our motto of "WE SERVE" we provide service for eyeglasses and exams, hearing aids and exams, eye screening in Lincoln County schools, pancake breakfasts, crab feed, lunch bunch, speaker series, peace poster and flag day events in our schools, and community use of our clubhouse.
