Head-on collision on Rogue River Highway sends two to hospital

Matt Jordan March 21, 2017

Last Updated: March 21, 2017

Rogue River, Ore — A head on collision briefly shut down Rogue River Highway this morning.

Crews responded to the crash at mile post 3 just after 8am. Oregon State Police and Rural/Metro Fire say the two vehicles crashed into each other.

One of the drivers had to be extricated. Both were transported to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

It’s not clear what caused the crash. OSP is investigating.

Matt Jordan March 21, 2017

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Matt Jordan is the Chief Meteorologist for KOBI-TV NBC5. Matt joined the NBC5 weather team in 2014 after a year as a reporter and anchor in Alexandria, Louisiana. His experience with the severe weather of the Deep South and a love of the Pacific Northwest led him to pursue a certification with Mississippi State University as a Broadcast Meteorologist. You can find Matt working in the evenings of NBC5 News at 5, 6 and 11 as well as online. Matt also has a degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon. In addition to being passionate about news and weather, Matt is a BIG Oregon Ducks fan. When not rooting for the Ducks or tracking down the next storm over the Pacific, Matt can be found outdoors in the Oregon wilderness with his wife, his daughter and their dogs Stanley and Gordi.