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FATAL CRASH ON HIGHWAY 260 IN JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OREGON

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JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OR (July 8, 2022) - The Oregon State Police is reporting that on July 7, 2022 at approximately 6:12 PM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 260 near milepost 18. 

The preliminary investigation revealed an eastbound purple Mazda B23 pickup, operated by Tracy Allen (49) of Grants Pass, left the roadway and collided with a tree.

The vehicle caught fire and was totally engulfed.

It is unknown why the vehicle left the roadway. 

Allen sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. 

OSP was assisted by Josephine County Sheriff’s Office, Rural Metro Fire and ODOT. 

 

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