Oregon State Police are continuing the investigation into Friday morning’s fatal traffic crash on Highway 42 near milepost 75.5 east of Winston in Douglas Co. According to Lieutenant Doug Ladd, on April 1st at approximately 8:50 am, Troopers from the OSP Roseburg office responded to a reported injury crash on Highway 42 near milepost 75.5 in Douglas County. Preliminary investigation revealed a white in color 2007 Chevy crew cab pickup driven by JACOB PEDERSON, age 23, of Roseburg, was eastbound on Highway 42 travelling through the intersection of Highway 42 and Carnes Rd. A dark gray in color 1993 Nissan Sentra driven by NIKKI ALEXANDER, age 31, of Roseburg, was travelling south on Carnes and collided in the middle of the intersection. The Sentra spun and came to a stop in the intersection; the pick-up continued east and came to rest in a ditch on the south side of Highway 42. Both PEDERSON and ALEXANDER were transported to Mercy Medical Center in Roseburg. PEDERSON sustained minor injuries and ALEXANDER died at the hospital. Both were wearing seatbelts. The highway remained closed for approximately 2 hours while Troopers investigated the crash and to allow for the removal of the vehicles.
