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http://www.omniture.com --> Sections Home Page Local News AP News Blogs Archives Business Classifieds Event Calendar Forums Life Opinion Obituaries Multimedia Photo Gallery Readers Photo Gallery Sports Tempo Weather Road Cams Special Coverage 2006 Britt Festivals --> Shop Our Valley AutoFinder HomeFinder JobFinder Search Our Valley Special Sections Distinctly Northwest Readers' Choice Homelife Magazine Joy Magazine Oregon Golf Info Oregon Wine Info Other Publications Local Links Ashland News eSouthernOregon Newspapers In Education Personals Moving Here Movie Listings TV Listings Volunteer Customer Service Advertise With Us Media Kit Place Classified Ad Contact Us FAQ's Home Delivery Site Map --> Email Story to a Friend March 5, 2007 Officials identify body as Schmidt Wire and staff reports The body found on the North Umpqua River last week has been positively identified as Jeffrey Schmidt of Medford, officials announced Sunday. The former Oregon State University student had been missing since his vehicle ran off a highway and into the river in November. Lt. Gregg Hastings of the Oregon State Police said Sunday the cause of the accident has not yet been determined. The state's medical examiner identified Schmidt, 22, from dental records. His body was discovered Thursday by forest workers doing a float survey near Horseshoe Bend Campground, about a mile from the crash site. Jeffrey Schmidt's parents, Jonathan and Priscilla Schmidt, were notified of the find. While awaiting identity confirmation, the parents voiced their gratitude to the Jackson and Douglas county rescue teams. It has been difficult waiting to hear of their son's fate, and they were hoping for closure, the Schmidts said on Thursday. Schmidt was a geography major and member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. Friends in Corvallis reported Schmidt and his girlfriend, Quinn Do Truong, 20, of Tigard, missing Nov. 20 after they failed to return from a fraternity and sorority event at Diamond Lake Lodge. Truong's body was recovered at the time, as was the Jeep the two had been traveling in, but searchers said Schmidt had apparently been swept downstream. Would you like to respond to this story? If so Click Here to visit our forums. Advertisement Copyright © 1997-2007 Mail Tribune, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Website Feedback online casinos news Home Security Systems Online Casino Reviews Trunks, Footlocker Fundraisers UK Homeowner Loans Casinos Canada Cord Blood Banking Discount Hotel Reservations Texas Electric Choice Compare Electric rates in Texas Windermere Van Vleet Men's Clothing Debt Help New Hampshire Primary