TWO VEHICLE FATAL CRASH ON HWY 46 - 3 MILES EAST OF CAVE JUNCTION - JOSEPHINE COUNTY (PHOTO)
News Release from Oregon State Police
Posted on FlashAlert: November 23rd, 2015 2:49 PM
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The deceased driver was identified as Jacob J SHEPHERD, age 31, from Grants Pass.
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Previous Release:
Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into this Thursday Afternoon's fatal crash on highway 46 near milepost 5, (Caves Highway) just East of Cave Junction in Josephine County.
Upon arriving on scene, emergency crews found two vehicles had collided and one had rolled with the driver ejected.
Preliminary information indicates on November 18th, 2015, at 3:46 p.m., a 1997 International UPS truck, operated by Robert Eric TAURIAINEN, age 54, from Grants Pass, was traveling eastbound preparing to turn left onto Barnes Way, when a 2005 Ford F150 pickup, operated by Jacob Jeffery SHEPHERD, age 31, from Grants Pass, attempted to pass on the left, hitting the front of the UPS truck. This caused the Ford to spin and roll several times, ejecting the driver and only occupant.
OSP is being assisted by the Josephine County Sheriff's Office, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), Illinois Valley Fire and American Medical Response.
This is an ongoing investigation and more information will be released when available.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has additioal information please call Lieutenant Jeff Fitzgerald at the Oregon State Police Grants Pass Office. (541) 955-6370.
***End Update***
Previous Release:
Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into this Thursday Afternoon's fatal crash on highway 46 near milepost 5, (Caves Highway) just East of Cave Junction in Josephine County.
Upon arriving on scene, emergency crews found two vehicles had collided and one had rolled with the driver ejected.
Preliminary information indicates on November 18th, 2015, at 3:46 p.m., a 1997 International UPS truck, operated by Robert Eric TAURIAINEN, age 54, from Grants Pass, was traveling eastbound preparing to turn left onto Barnes Way, when a 2005 Ford F150 pickup, operated by Jacob Jeffery SHEPHERD, age 31, from Grants Pass, attempted to pass on the left, hitting the front of the UPS truck. This caused the Ford to spin and roll several times, ejecting the driver and only occupant.
OSP is being assisted by the Josephine County Sheriff's Office, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), Illinois Valley Fire and American Medical Response.
This is an ongoing investigation and more information will be released when available.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has additioal information please call Lieutenant Jeff Fitzgerald at the Oregon State Police Grants Pass Office. (541) 955-6370.
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