Milepost 70 of Interstate 5 claimed another vehicle crash Friday morning. The notorious northbound location is well-known for crashes when the pavement gets wet.
When rescue crews from Rural Metro Fire and AMR-Josephine County arrived they found a single vehicle upside-down, with all 3 occupants self-extricated. Only 1 occupant was transported with moderate injuries.
Speeds that are lower than the posted limit are advised when the pavement is wet, and when entering downhill corners. Oregon State Police is investigating.
Rescue crews also responded to a two-vehicle crash in the 5200 blk of Upper River Rd. Again it was wet roadways being considered as a contributing factor in another crash when they responded to a two-vehicle crash.
Initial reports indicated a vehicle was on fire with occupants trapped inside. Rescue crews rushed to the scene and found a T-bone crash with one vehicle in the ditch, and one blocking the roadway.
Extrication was not required, and the “fire” was likely dust from the airbags, but 3 occupants were transported with non life-threatening injuries. Traffic was temporarily limited to one lane of travel.
Although it appears that speed and bald tires on wet pavement may have been a factor, the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office responded and is handling the investigation.
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