On Sunday, December 18, 2022, at approximately 2:15 AM, the Oregon State Police Responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy 199, near milepost 5, in Josephine County. The preliminary investigation indicated a Toyota Prius, operated by Karlee Ann Hawley (22) of Grants Pass, was traveling northbound in the southbound lane of Hwy 199, near milepost 5, when it struck a southbound Kia Sedona, operated by Kai He (51) of Kerby, head on. The operators of both vehicles died as a result of the collision. A passenger in the Kia, Yuhao Li (26) of Kerby, was transported to the Rogue Regional Medical Center with serious injuries. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation. OSP was assisted by the Josephine County Sheriffs’ Office, Rural Metro Fire, AMR, and ODOT.
