On January 8, 2016 at 9:41 PM, OSP received the report of a motor vehicle crash on Highland Avenue near the intersection of Donaldson Road in Grants Pass.
Investigation revealed that a 1998 Ford F150 was traveling south on Highland Avenue when it sideswiped a semi-trailer parked on the right shoulder near the intersection of Merlin Road. The Ford continued south on Highland Ave for approximately 400 feet before coming to a stop on the right shoulder of the roadway near the intersection of Donaldson Road.
The driver of the Ford fled the scene. The front passenger, MEGAN BECKLUND, age 32, from Grants Pass, was pronounced deceased on scene by medical personnel. The rear passenger, JEREMY PEARSON, age 36, from Ashland, was also pronounced deceased.
On January 22nd, 2016, at 10:18a.m., Detectives from the Oregon State Police Criminal Investigation Division arrested GABRIEL LOVELL, age 43, from Grants Pass, on the following charges:
2 Counts of Manslaughter in the first degree
Failure to perform duties of a driver to injured persons -- Felony
LOVELL was lodged at the Josephine County Jail.
No further information for release.
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Previous New Release 1/12/16:
OSP Seeks Public Assistance with the fatal crash investigation that occurred on Friday night.
The driver of a 1998 Ford F150 (gold extra cab) fled the scene prior to law enforcement arrival. The two passengers in the vehicle were pronounced deceased on scene by medical personnel.
The Oregon State Police is requesting any person that may have seen the Ford F150 prior to the crash, saw it at the location prior to the arrival of law enforcement, or picked up a hitch hiker in the area is asked to call the Oregon State Police dispatch center 541-440-3333.
This is an ongoing investigation more information will be released when it is available.
Previous Release 01/08/16:
On January 8, 2016 at 9:41 PM, OSP received the report of a motor vehicle crash on Highland Avenue near the intersection of Donaldson Road in Grants Pass.
Investigation revealed that a 1998 Ford F150 was traveling south on Highland Avenue when it sideswiped a semi-trailer parked on the right shoulder near the intersection of Merlin Road. The Ford continued south on Highland Ave for approximately 400 feet before coming to a stop on the right shoulder of the roadway near the intersection of Donaldson Road.
The driver of the Ford fled the scene. The front passenger, Megan L BECKLUND, age 32, of Grants Pass, was pronounced deceased on scene by medical personnel. The rear passenger, Jeremy C PEARSON, age 36, of Ashland, was also pronounced deceased.
The driver has been identified but in efforts not to compromise the investigation, his name is being withheld at this time.
This is an ongoing investigation; more information will be released when it becomes available.
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Investigation revealed that a 1998 Ford F150 was traveling south on Highland Avenue when it sideswiped a semi-trailer parked on the right shoulder near the intersection of Merlin Road. The Ford continued south on Highland Ave for approximately 400 feet before coming to a stop on the right shoulder of the roadway near the intersection of Donaldson Road.
The driver of the Ford fled the scene. The front passenger, MEGAN BECKLUND, age 32, from Grants Pass, was pronounced deceased on scene by medical personnel. The rear passenger, JEREMY PEARSON, age 36, from Ashland, was also pronounced deceased.
On January 22nd, 2016, at 10:18a.m., Detectives from the Oregon State Police Criminal Investigation Division arrested GABRIEL LOVELL, age 43, from Grants Pass, on the following charges:
2 Counts of Manslaughter in the first degree
Failure to perform duties of a driver to injured persons -- Felony
LOVELL was lodged at the Josephine County Jail.
No further information for release.
###End Of Update###
Previous New Release 1/12/16:
OSP Seeks Public Assistance with the fatal crash investigation that occurred on Friday night.
The driver of a 1998 Ford F150 (gold extra cab) fled the scene prior to law enforcement arrival. The two passengers in the vehicle were pronounced deceased on scene by medical personnel.
The Oregon State Police is requesting any person that may have seen the Ford F150 prior to the crash, saw it at the location prior to the arrival of law enforcement, or picked up a hitch hiker in the area is asked to call the Oregon State Police dispatch center 541-440-3333.
This is an ongoing investigation more information will be released when it is available.
Previous Release 01/08/16:
On January 8, 2016 at 9:41 PM, OSP received the report of a motor vehicle crash on Highland Avenue near the intersection of Donaldson Road in Grants Pass.
Investigation revealed that a 1998 Ford F150 was traveling south on Highland Avenue when it sideswiped a semi-trailer parked on the right shoulder near the intersection of Merlin Road. The Ford continued south on Highland Ave for approximately 400 feet before coming to a stop on the right shoulder of the roadway near the intersection of Donaldson Road.
The driver of the Ford fled the scene. The front passenger, Megan L BECKLUND, age 32, of Grants Pass, was pronounced deceased on scene by medical personnel. The rear passenger, Jeremy C PEARSON, age 36, of Ashland, was also pronounced deceased.
The driver has been identified but in efforts not to compromise the investigation, his name is being withheld at this time.
This is an ongoing investigation; more information will be released when it becomes available.
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