The Coos County Major Crime Team and Crash Team were activated Sunday, Dec. 27, following a possible Road Rage incident in North Bend that resulted in the death of a 28-year old male. According to a news release from District Attorney R. Paul Frasier, authorities have turned to the public in an effort to help locate a person of interest in the case, 40-year old Joshua James Thompson, whose last known address was in Coquille. Frasier says the incident began about 11:27 a.m. on the 2700 block of Union Ave. “Officers responded to the scene and found 28-year old North Bend resident Michael David Moore deceased. He suffered from what appeared to be extensive crush type injuries.” Three vehicles were reportedly involved in the Road Rage, a black Ford Ranger pickup and a Chevrolet Tahoe. The third vehicle was described as a Honda Prelude, red in color with a light-colored hood. The suspect reportedly fled the scene in the Prelude. “The investigation suggests that this incident commenced near the Liberty Theater in downtown North Bend. It then proceeded south on Sherman Avenue turning west on either Oregon or Maryland Avenues then turning south on Union Avenue. One of the vehicles, the black Ford Ranger, crashed into a curb and became undrivable. It is believed that Mr. Moore was an occupant of the black Ford Ranger. Mr. Moore exited the vehicle and confronted the driver of the Tahoe. At some point Mr. Moore and the Tahoe moved further south on Union Avenue. The Tahoe struck Mr. Moore, running into the residence at 2719 Union Avenue and causing damage to the residence. The Tahoe then left the scene followed by the red Honda Prelude.” The Tahoe was found abandoned on Chester Street. Anyone with information about Thompson’s location is asked to contact law enforcement.
