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OSP Investigating Weekend Crash into Elk on Riverbanks Road When Driver Fled

The Oregon State Police was investigating a weekend crash involving an elk on Riverbanks Road.

On Sunday at 9:25 p.m., state troopers responded to a single-vehicle wreck near milepost 21 of State Route 260.

Upon investigation, troopers found the driver fled the scene after hitting an elk.

The vehicle -- a gray Jeep Ranger with Oregon license plate "183PKY" -- was abandoned and towed to Grants Pass. An investigation is pending.

Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to dial *OSP.
Posted on 7/8/25 6:41AM by Sam Marsh