Cave Junction Man Killed in Highway 199 Crash

Public Safety
Written By Brian Gailey

Oregon State Police say the pickup crossed the centerline and northbound lane before striking several trees near milepost 20.

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — A 72-year-old Cave Junction man was killed Friday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 199 in Josephine County, according to Oregon State Police.

OSP responded to the crash near milepost 20 at approximately 2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11.

A preliminary investigation found that a white Ram 3500 pickup driven by Harvey Anthony Caron, 72, of Cave Junction was traveling southbound on Highway 199 when, for unknown reasons, it crossed the centerline and northbound lane.

 
 

The pickup continued off the roadway and struck several trees along the shoulder, police said.

Caron was pronounced dead at the scene.

OSP said Highway 199 was not impacted during the investigation.

Illinois Valley Fire District, the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office, and the Oregon Department of Transportation assisted at the scene.

 
 

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Brian Gailey

Brian Gailey is a journalist, entrepreneur, and communications professional with more than 15 years of experience covering local news, public policy, and complex community issues across Southern Oregon and Northern California. His reporting has focused on accountability, transparency, and the real-world impacts of decisions made at the local and regional level.

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