Oregon State Police (OSP) is requesting any witnesses observing a vehicle driving southbound in the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 near the Sutherlin Interchange (MP 136) that caused a two vehicle crash in the morning hours of May 18th.
On May 18, 2016 at about 7:40 a.m., OSP troopers responded to a two vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near the Sutherlin Interchange (MP 136). Upon arrival, OSP troopers determined that a 2016 Jeep Cherokee, operated by Herman Jones, age 85, and his passenger, Veronica Jones, age 73, both from Wenatchee Washington, was northbound when it encountered a wrong way driver that was southbound in the northbound lanes. JONES stopped suddenly to avoid a collision with the wrong way driver. A north bound 2004 Ford Pickup, operated by Michael Hall, age 75, from Roseburg, was northbound and failed to stop before impacting the rear of JONES' vehicle.
None of the involved occupants from either vehicle were injured and all were wearing safety restraints.
The wrong way driver was described as being an elderly male that was driving a dark silver Ford Fiesta. It is believed that the elderly male had driven several miles southbound in the northbound lanes prior to causing the crash. The elderly male continued after causing the crash and has not been located.
OSP troopers from the Roseburg Area Command are continuing the investigation and are requesting anyone that may have witnessed the wrong way driver or has information to the identity of the operator to please call 541-440-3334 Extension 4725. Senior Trooper Mark Moore is the lead investigator into the crash.
OSP was assisted at the scene by Oregon Department of Transportation.
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On May 18, 2016 at about 7:40 a.m., OSP troopers responded to a two vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near the Sutherlin Interchange (MP 136). Upon arrival, OSP troopers determined that a 2016 Jeep Cherokee, operated by Herman Jones, age 85, and his passenger, Veronica Jones, age 73, both from Wenatchee Washington, was northbound when it encountered a wrong way driver that was southbound in the northbound lanes. JONES stopped suddenly to avoid a collision with the wrong way driver. A north bound 2004 Ford Pickup, operated by Michael Hall, age 75, from Roseburg, was northbound and failed to stop before impacting the rear of JONES' vehicle.
None of the involved occupants from either vehicle were injured and all were wearing safety restraints.
The wrong way driver was described as being an elderly male that was driving a dark silver Ford Fiesta. It is believed that the elderly male had driven several miles southbound in the northbound lanes prior to causing the crash. The elderly male continued after causing the crash and has not been located.
OSP troopers from the Roseburg Area Command are continuing the investigation and are requesting anyone that may have witnessed the wrong way driver or has information to the identity of the operator to please call 541-440-3334 Extension 4725. Senior Trooper Mark Moore is the lead investigator into the crash.
OSP was assisted at the scene by Oregon Department of Transportation.
No photographs for release
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