JACKSON COUNTY, OR - Oregon State Police are reporting that on Monday, August 26, 2024, OSP responded to a single vehicle crash on Interstate 5, near milepost 43, in Jackson County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Chevrolet Trailblazer, operated by Shawn L. Hayes, age 74 of Medford, struck a tire from a commercial motor vehicle that was lying in the slow lane. The Chevrolet lost control and rolled into the median.
The operator of the Chevrolet (Hayes) suffered reported minor injuries.
A passenger in the Chevrolet, Debbie S. Hyden, age 74 of Yucaipa, CA was declared deceased.
The highway was impacted for approximately five hours during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Rogue River Police Department, Rogue River Fire and Rescue, Mercy Flights, and ODOT.
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