On August 26, 2016 at about 10:30AM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a multiple vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near milepost 66 (near Hugo). Preliminary investigation revealed a 2001 Toyota Camry was traveling southbound on Interstate 5 in the fast lane when it drifted into the slow lane where it struck a 2002 Ford Explorer. The Ford lost control, struck a guardrail on the outside shoulder, and flipped over it. The Ford rolled down an approximate 60 foot embankment before striking a tree. The male driver was pronounced deceased on scene. After the collision, the Toyota was struck by a southbound 2007 International truck pulling double trailers. No occupants of the Toyota or International truck were injured. Fatigued driving is being investigated as a contributing factor in the crash. The driver of the Ford was Robert W CHAVERS, age 86, of Grants Pass. The driver of the Toyota was identified as Yessica MACLOVIO RODRIGUEZ, age 23, of Ferndale, Washington. The driver of the commercial vehicle was Neil K PERKINS, age 55, of Roseburg.
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