MEDFORD, Ore — One person was killed and two others are in the hospital after a truck crashed into a tree early Sunday morning in Medford.
First responders were called to Crater Lake Avenue and Robert’s Road just before two a.m. Crews had to remove three people from a Chevrolet pick-up truck that struck a tree.
All three individuals were rushed to Asante Rogue Regional, where one was later pronounced deceased. The other two are being treated for severe injuries and their status is unknown at this time according to MPD. The name of the deceased has not yet been released.
As it remains under investigation, MPD believes alcohol is a contributing factor.
One neighbor told NBC5, that crashes happen often in the area and thankful the car didn’t go into the homes just a few feet away.
“Had the tree not been here, it would have gone into an apartment building and into some bedrooms,” Jesseka Deyoung said. “It could have been a lot worse than it was, and I’m glad that tree is as strong as it is.”
The Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team (STAR) will also assist in the investigation. Brookhurst Street and Robert’s Road was closed for much of the morning as crews investigated.
This remains a developing story and more details will be released as it emerges.
© 2024 KOBI-TV NBC5. All rights reserved unless otherwise stated.