Grants Pass, Ore. — At 9:41 PM on January 8th, Oregon State Police received the report of a motor vehicle crash on Highland Avenue near the intersection of Donaldson Road in Grants Pass. Investigation revealed that a 1998 Ford F150 was traveling south on Highland Avenue when it sideswiped a semi-trailer parked on the right shoulder near the intersection of Merlin Road.
The Ford continued south on Highland Ave for approximately 400 feet before coming to a stop on the right shoulder of the roadway near the intersection of Donaldson Road. The driver of the Ford fled the scene.
The front passenger, Megan L. Becklund, age 32, of Grants Pass, was pronounced deceased on scene by medical personnel.
The rear passenger, Jeremy C Pearson, age 36, of Ashland, was also pronounced deceased. The driver has been identified but in efforts not to compromise the investigation, his name is being withheld at this time.This is an ongoing investigation; more information will be released when it becomes available.
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