Josephine County deputies say the vehicle crossed into the opposite lane, left the roadway, and overturned Friday evening.
AT A GLANCE
Incident: Fatal single-vehicle crash
Date: November 6, 2026, approximately 7:50 p.m.
Location: Robertson Bridge Road, Josephine County
Deceased: Dawn Burton, 71
Details: Vehicle left the roadway and overturned; driver was ejected
Cause: Not yet determined
Responding Agency: Josephine County Sheriff's Office
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — A 71-year-old woman died Friday evening, November 6, following a single-vehicle crash on Robertson Bridge Road in Josephine County, according to the Josephine County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies responded to the crash in the 1900 block of Robertson Bridge Road at approximately 7:50 p.m., assisted by Rural Metro Fire, American Medical Response, and Oregon State Police.
According to the preliminary investigation, a vehicle traveling westbound crossed into the eastbound lane before leaving the roadway and overturning in a ditch on the eastbound side of the road.
The driver, identified as Dawn Burton, 71, was the vehicle's sole occupant. She was ejected during the crash and pronounced dead at the scene.
The Sheriff's Office confirmed that Burton's next of kin have been notified and extended condolences to her family and friends.
Authorities did not release additional details about the circumstances surrounding the crash, including what caused the vehicle to leave its lane.
No further information was available as of the Sheriff's Office announcement on Sunday, November 8.
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