On December 14, 2017, at approximately 4:00 PM, Oregon State Police Troopers from the Central Point Area Command responded to a reported motorcycle crash just south of Medford on northbound Interstate 5 in Jackson County.
The preliminary investigation has determined that 65-year-old Raleigh Rodrigues, from Talent, Oregon was operating a 2001 Chevrolet pickup, and 25-year-old Kevin Mayo, also from Talent, Oregon was operating a 2009 Yamaha motorcycle, both were traveling north on I-5. The Troopers determined Rodrigues and Mayo were engaged in a road rage incident that started several miles prior to the crash and Rodrigues intentionally swerved, forcing Mayo off the roadway. Mayo was transported to a local hospital, where he died as a result of his injuries.
The Oregon State Police was assisted by Fire District 5, Mercy Flights, Phoenix Police Department, the Jackson County District Attorney’s office and the Oregon Department of Transportation. Rodrigues was lodged in the Jackson County Jail and charged with Manslaughter I and Manslaughter II.
The Wild Coast Compass extends our deepest condolences to the Mayo family.
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