Distracted drivers cause multiple accidents on I-5

Matt Jordan December 6, 2017

Last Updated: December 6, 2017

Jackson County, Ore — An accident on I5 causes a chain reaction that sends one person to the hospital.

Oregon State Police say a distracted driver collided with another vehicle on the highway while south-bound near mile post 21, slowing traffic.

A second crash near mile post 22 involving 3 vehicles sent one person to the hospital with minor injuries.

A third crash, also caused by a distracted driver, took place near mile post 23, involving 4 vehicles.

“This all is because of the first crash at 21, and the two other crashes because people weren’t paying attention to what was ahead of them,” said Sgt. Jeff Proulx with OSP.

Police say an accident earlier in the day on the Medford viaduct was not related and may have been caused by icy conditions.

Matt Jordan December 6, 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.