Authorities Identify Man Who Led Deputies on Pursuit before Plunging Off Cliff
The Josephine County Sheriff's Office has identified the man who led deputies on a high-speed pursuit near Galice before plunging to his death off a cliff and into the Rogue River last weekend.
On Sunday at 10:25 p.m., deputies attempted to stop a speeding motorcycle on Galice Road near Merlin. The motorcyclist failed to yield and continued outbound on Galice Road toward the river corridor.
The pursuit continued through Galice and past Almeda Park. Near milepost 17, the rider lost control of the motorcycle, crashing off a cliff and into the river below.
Rural Metro Fire Department and American Medical Response responded. The area below the crash scene was searched by a drone camera equipped with thermal imaging capabilities. A marine deputy and Rural Metro crews launched a raft at Almeda Park, searching the river and along the riverbank to the Argo Recreation Site, but the rider was not located.
On Monday morning, rafters located the body of 46-year-old Brock Andrew Ewers of Grants Pass near Whiskey Creek. The recovery of Ewers was a coordinated effort between the BLM River Rangers and Josephine County Search & Rescue.
Next of kin have been notified. At the request of the Sheriff's Office, the Oregon State Police is investigating the fatal incident.
Posted on 6/11/25 6:40AM by Sam Marsh
