Name: Michael Trevor Owen Naughton
Nickname: Trevor
Age: 42 years old
Last Seen: February 18, 2026
Location: Vida, Oregon
Status: Found deceased on April 21, 2026
Case Information
42 year old Michael Naughton, who goes by Trevor, was last seen in the Vida, Oregon area on February 18, 2026. He disappeared after his vehicle ran out of gas about 8 miles outside of town.
Disappearance
On February 18, 2026, Michael Naughton was in the Vida area along McKenzie Highway, east of Springfield, when his car ran out of gas.
According to text messages, his family believes he left his car and walked 4 miles to a forestry road and another 6 miles to a gas station.
Surveillance footage from a nearby gas station captured Michael purchasing a red gas can, a yellow gas can, a few candy bars, a Mountain Dew Baja Blast, and an orange Gatorade that afternoon.
Michael then reportedly sat outside the store for awhile before talking to a man in a pickup truck. Naughton gave the man $20 and paid for his gas for a ride back to his car.
On the way back to Michael’s car, they reached a forest road gate that was closed and locked, so the driver says he left Michael there around 2:30 pm. Naughton chose to walk back to his car, carrying the gas cans.
Michael hasn’t been seen since. The last communication from him was sent at 3:42 pm, which was a text to his mother saying that it would be some time before he reached his vehicle.
Michael has serious medical issues, including two brain aneurysms which have led to some mental health challenges, according to his family. He walks with a distinct limp and is missing toes on his left foot.
Investigation
On February 19, 2026, Michael’s vehicle, a silver 2009 Ford Fusion with Idaho plates, was found in the Gate Creek area, east of Vida off Highway 126.
Searchers later found a Mountain Dew bottle, candy wrappers, the red gas can, and a Gatorade bottle beyond the forest gate. There is a fork in the road, and it’s possible Michael may have gone the wrong way when trying to get back to his car, as two small campfires were found in the road about a half mile apart.
Temperatures in the area the night he went missing were in the 20’s with cold rain and sleet.
The 5 gallon yellow gas can he was carrying remains missing; finding it may help lead to his location.
Michael Naughton Found Deceased
On April 21, 2026, a private investigator found Michael’s body on an abandoned spur road, more than a mile east of where his vehicle was found. At this time, no indication of foul play has been found.
Appearance
White male with brown hair and blue eyes. Michael stands 5’10 tall and weighs 162 pounds.
He’s missing most of the toes on his left foot, with the exception of a partial big toe. He has a family crest tattoo with the name “Naughton” on his left forearm.
Clothing & Accessories:
Michael was last seen wearing jeans, a dark sweatshirt, and HeyDude shoes. He was also carrying a backpack containing his medications.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Michael Naughton please contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at (541) 682-4150.
Resources & Further Information
What We Know About Trevor Naughton, Man Missing in Wilderness – The Register-Guard
Michael Trevor Owen Naughton – NamUs
Man Is Missing in Vida Area – McKenzie River Reflections
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