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OSP Cited IV Motorist for Causing Crash in Highway 199 Construction Zone

The Oregon State Police cited an Illinois Valley man for causing a crash at a construction site on Redwood Highway near Wonder yesterday.

OSP reports troopers and emergency crews responded to the two-vehicle wreck near milepost 12 of US Highway 199 on Thursday at 12:54 p.m..

Troopers said an investigation indicated a 41-year-old O'Brien man was driving a Ford Econoline minivan when he rear-ended a Jeep Renegade driven by a Burien, Washington, man who had stopped for an active flagging operation. No one was hurt.

According to OSP, the investigation determined the O'Brien man was at fault. He was cited for Driving While Suspended and No Insurance. His van was towed to an impound yard in Grants Pass.
Posted on 12/13/24 11:08AM by Sam Marsh