JACKSON COUNTY, OR - On Saturday, November 25, 2023, at 2:39 p.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus motorcycle crash on Hwy 99, at the intersection with Elk St, in Jackson County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a Hyundai Elantra, operated by Melissa Dolmage (38) of Medford, was stopped on Elk St, at the intersection with Hwy 99, when it turned left onto Hwy 99 southbound. The Hyundai entered the path of a northbound Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by Kevin L. Norman (69) of Central Point, causing a side impact collision.
The operator of the Harley Davidson (Norman) was declared deceased at the scene.
The operator of the Hyundai (Dolmage) and passenger, a male infant, were not injured.
The highway was impacted for approximately 2.5 hours during the on-scene investigation. The operator of the Hyundai was cooperating with investigators.
OSP was assisted by the Central Point Police Department, the Medford Police Department, and ODOT.