On Saturday, April 15, 2023, at approximately 2:38 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on HWY 46, near milepost 4, in Josephine County. The preliminary investigation indicated a silver 2008 Mercedes, operated by Caleb Allen Stewart (23) of Yacolt (WA), was attempting to pass another vehicle on Hwy 46, near milepost 4. The Mercedes lost control, traveled through a fence and struck a tree. The operator was declared deceased at the scene by first responders. Three passengers- Connor G Reeves (23) of Yacolt (WA), Lileana R. Hoffman (23) of Battleground (WA), and Cora J. Horton (24) of Grants Pass- were all transported to local hospitals with serious injuries. The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by ODOT.
