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One Dead after Fatal Highland Avenue Vehicle Crash

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Grants Pass Police were dispatched to a fatal car crash in the 2700 block of Highland Avenue Tuesday following a call to 911 around 8:15 a.m.

The caller reported two vehicles colliding in the roadway, with one of them catching fire after the crash. Bystanders provided help in the time between the crash and the arrival of first responders. One of the motorists was confirmed deceased at the scene.

Detectives and a Crash Reconstructionist assisted with the investigation. It was determined that Gabriel Davis, a 22-year-old male, died when his car veered into oncoming traffic and struck another vehicle. The occupant of the other car was transported to Three Rivers Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation is complete, though anyone with information can call the police department at 541-450-6260.
Posted on 6/3/26 5:52AM by Alex Bauer