FATAL CRASH INTERSTATE 5 - JACKSON COUNTY

Oregon State Police

Jackson County, Ore. (Jan. 26, 2026)- On Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 3:59 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5, near milepost 46, in Jackson County.

 

The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Nissan Altima, operated by Ana Azuchena Villa-Rodriguez (31) of Medford, attempted to make a U-turn for unknown reasons and was struck by a southbound Dodge Ram 2500, operated by Kenneth George Brito (50) of Grants Pass. 

 

The operator of the Nissan (Villa-Rodriguez) was declared deceased at the scene.

 

The operator of the Dodge (Brito) was reportedly uninjured.

 

The interstate was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene investigation.

 

OSP was assisted by the Rogue River Fire Department and ODOT.