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GP Police Arrested Man on Siskiyou County Warrant after he Crashed into Vehicle

Grants Pass Police reported to a vehicle crash at the intersection of Redwood Highway and Allen Creek yesterday evening.

Just before 6 p.m. Sunday, a woman reported a man driving a motorcycle had just crashed into her Kia Forte.

Upon arrival, officers took control of the scene and contacted Christopher Martinez. He was wanted on a Siskiyou County Warrant out of California for possession of a controlled substance to Sell and Transport.

Martinez was taken to Three Rivers Medical Center to be treated for his injuries. Once he was discharged, officers took him into custody and lodged him in the Josephine County Jail on the warrant.

He was also cited for Driving While Suspended, Following Too Closely, and Driving Uninsured.
Posted on 9/22/25 11:30AM by Alex Bauer