Josephine Co., Ore. — A serious crash in Josephine County Friday night took the lives of three people and a dog. Around 7:30 PM, Oregon State Police responded to O’Brien road near Highway 199 for a head-on crash.
Troopers said a Subaru Legacy driven by Tommy Dodson, 69. lost control, and crossed the center line. The car hit a Mazda Protege head-on. The driver of that car, Michael Kennedy, 62, and his passenger, Tammy Blind, 52, were both killed.
Dodson, as well as a dog in his car, were also pronounced dead on scene. OSP said speed and alcohol are being considered factors in the crash. They said Dodson also had a suspended license.
The investigation is ongoing, more information is expected to be released next week.
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