Phoenix, Ore. — Oregon State Police say a man was killed in a crash after merging onto Interstate 5, while driving the wrong direction.
Around 10:15 p.m. Saturday night, troopers say Medford man Ellis Feinstein, 81, entered I-5 from exit 24 driving against traffic. Police say his GMC truck collided head-on with a semi immediately after leaving the on-ramp.
Feinstein was killed in the crash. The driver of the semi was not injured.
Both northbound lanes were closed throughout the night. As of 5:30 Sunday morning, the entire interstate was reopened.
OSP is continuing to investigate.
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