Hit and Run Vehicle Versus Pedestrian Crash -- Josephine County
Oregon State Police
On October 30, 2019 at about 1:49 a.m., OSP troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a vehicle crash on Highway 46 (Caves Highway) near the intersection of Laurel Road.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a black 1999 Mercedes C28 was traveling eastbound on Highway 46 (Caves Highway) when it struck a pedestrian in the roadway. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene prior to the arrival of first responders. The unidentified pedestrian was transported by air ambulance to Rogue Regional Medical Center with serious injuries.
OSP was assisted at the scene by Illinois Valley Fire.
This is an ongoing investigation and more information will be released when available. Anyone with information regarding the investigation is asked to call OSP Southern Command Center (OSP) and reference Case #SP19-384956.
Photograph provided by OSP.
Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into this morning’s hit and run vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Highway 46 (Caves Highway) near the intersection of Laurel Road in rural Josephine County.
On October 30, 2019 at about 1:49 a.m., OSP troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a vehicle crash on Highway 46 (Caves Highway) near the intersection of Laurel Road.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a black 1999 Mercedes C28 was traveling eastbound on Highway 46 (Caves Highway) when it struck a pedestrian in the roadway. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene prior to the arrival of first responders. The unidentified pedestrian was transported by air ambulance to Rogue Regional Medical Center with serious injuries.
OSP was assisted at the scene by Illinois Valley Fire.
This is an ongoing investigation and more information will be released when available. Anyone with information regarding the investigation is asked to call OSP Southern Command Center (OSP) and reference Case #SP19-384956.
Photograph provided by OSP.
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