News Release from: Oregon State Police
SINGLE VEHICLE TRUCK CRASH LEADS TO DEATH OF MEDFORD MAN
Posted: January 10th, 2013 5:36 PM
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Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into a single vehicle traffic crash on Interstate 5 near milepost 83 about three miles north of Glendale that resulted in the death of a 71- year old Medford man.
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According to Sergeant First Class Jeff Proulx, on January 10, 2013 at approximately 11:40 AM, a 2013 Freightliner commercial motor vehicle driven by Bruce Merrill, age 71, from Medford was northbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 83 when for an unknown reason, crossed over the southbound lanes, through a ditch, and struck a tree. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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OSP troopers from the Grants Pass worksite are continuing the investigation into the cause of the crash. Safety restraints were used. There was no roadway closure.
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Azalea Fire District and ODOT assisted with the incident.
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