CCSO release – Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device / Fatal Accident; Location: Seven Devils Rd and Whiskey Run Lane Bandon, OR; Narrative: On March 22, 2022, at about 6:30 pm, the Coos County 911 center received a 911 call reporting a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Seven Devils Road and Whiskey Run Lane in Bandon. Bandon Fire Department, Bandon Police Department, Coos County Sheriff’s Office and Bay Cities Ambulance all responded. The investigation revealed a 2012 Volkswagen, driven by 21 year old Evan Melton of Myrtle Point failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection. The vehicle struck a 2004 Volkswagen Jetta, driven by 65 year old Michael Rogers of Bandon. Rogers vehicle sustained extensive damage to the driver’s side of the vehicle. Bandon Fire Department had to use jaws of life to extricate Rogers from the vehicle. Rogers was transported to Bay Area Hospital by Bay Cities Ambulance. Melton and his passenger did not sustain any injuries in the crash. Melton was issued citation for Failing to Obey Traffic Control Device. Both vehicles were removed from the scene by Mast Brother’s Towing. The Coos County Sheriff’s Office was later notified by Bay Area Hospital that Michael Rogers has passed away from his injuries. Next of kin has been notified. The Coos County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Bandon Fire Department, Bandon Police Department and Bay Cities Ambulance.
