On Tuesday, February 20th, at approximately 6:59 pm the Oregon State Police responded to a head-on fatal motor vehicle collision on Highway 199 near Selma, in Josephine County.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a white GMC Safari, operated by Robert A. Jakovic, age 20 of Ridgeville, Ohio was traveling northbound on Highway 199 and a red Toyota Prius, operated by Deborah J. Newell, age 69 of Cave Junction was traveling southbound on Highway 199 just north of the intersection of Reeves Creek Road. While negotiating a curve, the vehicles collided head-on near the center line.
Newell sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency personnel. Jakovic was transported to a local hospital for serious injuries. Jakovic and Newell were wearing safety belts at the time of the collision and it is not believed that intoxicants are a contributing factor.
Next of kin notification has been made.
This is an ongoing investigation.
Oregon State Police was assisted by Illinois Valley Fire and ODOT.
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