News Release from: Oregon State Police
SERIOUS INJURY TRAFFIC CRASH - HIGHWAY 62 WEST OF SHADY COVE IN JACKSON COUNTY (PHOTOS)
Posted: June 17th, 2013 7:59 PM
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Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into the cause of Monday afternoon's single vehicle rollover crash that seriously injured four people along Highway 62 about four miles west of Shady Cove in Jackson County.
According to Sergeant Kirk Meyer, on June 17, 2013 at approximately 1:37 p.m., a 2001 Honda Passport sport utility vehicle driven by COLYN L. SHEPHARD, age 20, from Medford, was westbound on Highway 62 near milepost 16. For an unknown reason, the Honda traveled onto the right shoulder where SHEPHARD lost control trying to return back to the highway. The Honda rolled several times before coming to rest in the grass approximately 20 yards from the highway.
One of the passengers, JUSTIN KARLAN, age 20, from Medford, was ejected and critically injured. He was transported by air ambulance to Rogue Regional Medical Center for treatment.
SHEPHARD and two other passengers were transported by ground ambulance to the same hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The passengers are identified as BRYCE TEPPER, age 16, from Medford, and TIMOTHY McCREE, age 15, from Shady Cove.
Safety restraint use by all occupants is pending confirmation by investigators.
OSP troopers from the Central Point Area Command office are continuing the investigation. Senior Trooper Jeff Walker is the lead investigator.
Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Jackson County Fire District #4, Mercy Flights and ODOT assisted at the scene. One westbound lane was closed for over 4 hours.
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