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Three injured in five-vehicle crash on Crater Lake Highway
Three people were injured and five vehicles were damaged Wednesday after a driver traveled against traffic on Crater Lake Highway, crossed the median near Poplar Drive, and struck vehicles stopped at a red light. Medford Police say the driver showed signs of impairment and later indicated the crash was intentional.
21-Year-Old Eugene Driver Killed in Head-On Crash on Highway 97
A 21-year-old Eugene man was killed Saturday night in a head-on crash on Highway 97 in Klamath County. OSP says the Honda crossed into the southbound lane for unknown reasons and collided with a semi-truck near milepost 200.
Fatal Coyote Creek Road Crash Claims Life of 68-Year-Old Man
A 68-year-old man died Monday afternoon after his vehicle left Coyote Creek Road near Wolf Creek and struck a large tree. The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office identified the driver as Mark Freeland.
Driver Destroys Emigrant Lake Entrance Booth, Flees Scene (UPDATED)
A driver leaving Emigrant Lake Park struck and destroyed the entrance booth at high speed on July 30, then fled before deputies tracked them down. With the booth gone, Jackson County Parks is asking visitors to use the Pay by Phone system or buy an annual pass.
Central Point Woman Dies After Parking Lot Crash in Phoenix
An 81-year-old Central Point woman died Wednesday evening after she was struck by a vehicle in a Phoenix business parking lot. Police said bystanders and first responders attempted life-saving measures, and the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
Bonanza Woman Killed in Oregon 39 Crash
A Bonanza woman was killed Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 39 at the South Side Expressway intersection near Klamath Falls, according to Oregon State Police.
Highland Avenue Crash Leaves Man Dead
A 22-year-old man died Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash on Highland Avenue in Grants Pass. Police said Gabriel Davis was killed when his car veered into oncoming traffic and struck another vehicle.
DUII Crash Closes Historic Gold Hill Bridge
A DUII crash Sunday night caused significant structural damage to the nearly 100-year-old Lampman Road Bridge over Galls Creek in Gold Hill, forcing Jackson County officials to close the bridge indefinitely to all vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
Driver Seriously Injured in I-5 Rollover
A driver was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon in a single-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 5 near Wolf Creek. Rural Metro Fire, responding on behalf of Wolf Creek Rural Fire Protection District, said firefighters removed the vehicle’s roof and windshield to extricate the driver.
Crash Sparks Vehicle Fire After Attempted Firewood Theft
A vehicle caught fire after crashing on Robertson Bridge Road near Merlin Tuesday night. Officials say the driver had attempted to leave the area with firewood from private property before the crash occurred.
Vehicle Found After Rollover Crash Near Cave Junction
Emergency crews responded to a rollover crash near Cave Junction but found no occupants at the scene after searching the vehicle and surrounding area. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon on Holland Loop Road.
Portland Man Killed in Highway 97 Crash Near Chemult
A 48-year-old Portland man was killed in a crash on Highway 97 near Chemult after his vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic at the scene of an earlier collision. The highway was impacted for several hours during the investigation.
Driver Cited After Crash Damages Power Pole in West Medford
A driver was cited on multiple charges after crashing into a power pole at Oakdale Avenue and Main Street in Medford. Two passengers were injured in the crash, which left the vehicle totaled.
DUII Arrest After Multi-Vehicle Crash on Crater Lake Highway
A driver was arrested following a multi-vehicle crash on Crater Lake Highway in the Medford area that caused congestion and prompted a reconstruction investigation. Police said intoxication contributed to the collision, which resulted in injuries to other drivers. The roadway has since reopened.
Pedestrian Killed at Central Point I-5 Onramp
A pedestrian was killed Wednesday evening after being struck by a passenger truck in a marked crosswalk at the northbound I-5 Exit 33 onramp in Central Point. The Jackson County STAR Team is investigating the crash.
Medford: Market Shooting Leads to Two Arrests; Reckless Driving Crash Injures Two
Medford Police responded to two major incidents over the weekend — a shooting at OK Market that led to two arrests, and a serious single-vehicle crash Friday night where investigators say reckless driving, not a reported menacing, caused the collision.