U.S. Hwy. 199 Crash Kills One

Multiple agencies, including Rural Metro Fire, Illinois Valley Fire, American Medical Response, Oregon State Police were dispatched to the scene of a single vehicle crash on Redwood Hwy at Hayes Hill early Monday evening, June 3rd, just after 7:00pm.

Preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Dodge Ram 1500, operated by 28 year old Brandon Richard Cain of Grants Pass, failed to negotiate a curve, left the roadway, and struck a tree on the southbound shoulder. Speed is considered the primary factor in the crash.

The operator of the Dodge Ram was declared deceased at the scene.