Bird is the cause of crash that killed Eagle Point man

JACKSON COUNTY, ORE. — Oregon State Police say a bird appears to have caused a crash that killed an Eagle Point man.

69-year old Carl Morris died when his truck rolled at milepost 24 on Highway 140, Thursday afternoon.

Troopers say preliminary evidence indicates a bird flew into Morris’ open window and that Morris became distracted by the bird in the cab of his pickup, causing him to lose control and roll the truck.

He was wearing his seat belt.

A helicopter took him to a Medford hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The investigation is ongoing.

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