On January 17, 2016 at about 11:45AM, the Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to the report of a single vehicle crash on Highway 101 near milepost 336 (five miles south of Gold Beach).
Preliminary information indicates a 2007 Gulfstream motorhome was traveling southbound when it left the roadway and crashed into the ditch. An OSP Patrol Sergeant and an off duty nurse were first on scene and provided CPR to the driver until medical personnel arrived.
The driver, Michael K GILLETTE, age 64, of Brookings, was transported to Curry General Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. It is speculated by medical personnel that GILLETTE had a medical emergency prior to the crash. The 3 year old passenger, GILLETTE's grandson was not injured.
The Oregon State Police was assisted by the Oregon Department of Transportation and Gold Beach Fire. More information will be released when it is available.
Preliminary information indicates a 2007 Gulfstream motorhome was traveling southbound when it left the roadway and crashed into the ditch. An OSP Patrol Sergeant and an off duty nurse were first on scene and provided CPR to the driver until medical personnel arrived.
The driver, Michael K GILLETTE, age 64, of Brookings, was transported to Curry General Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. It is speculated by medical personnel that GILLETTE had a medical emergency prior to the crash. The 3 year old passenger, GILLETTE's grandson was not injured.
The Oregon State Police was assisted by the Oregon Department of Transportation and Gold Beach Fire. More information will be released when it is available.