Two People Killed in Monday Night Crash at Sharp Riverbanks Road S-Curves
Two people were killed late yesterday in a violent crash on Riverbanks Road about two miles east of Redwood Highway.
On Monday at 6:03 p.m., Rural Metro Fire Department, Grants Pass Fire & Rescue and American Medical Response were dispatched to the single-vehicle wreck in the 2200-block of Riverbanks Road.
Rural Metro officials said the crash occurred in the sharp S-curves between Marcy Loop and Douglas Drive. They said efforts to rapidly extricate and treat the two occupants were performed, but both were confirmed to be deceased on scene.
Law enforcement was conducting the investigation and notifying next-of-kin. The Oregon State Police is the lead agency and it has not yet identified the deceased.
Traffic was detoured while the crash scene was active.
Officials said witnesses to this tragic event and citizens who assisted with rescue efforts were exposed to a very graphic scene. Anyone struggling with trauma or who was otherwise affected by the incident and might find the need to talk to someone is welcome to call Rural Metro at (541)-474-1218
Posted on 4/9/24 6:43AM by Sam Marsh
