Southern Oregon Fatal update, Jan. 8

Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation of Monday night’s single vehicle fatal traffic crash on Highway 238 about three miles west of Jacksonville that resulted in the death of a 42-year old male. The victim’s name is released in this update. According to Sergeant David Beck,, on January 7, 2014 at approximately 11:17 p.m., a 1996 GMC pickup driven by RONALD EDWARD HUSSEY JR, age 42, from Jacksonville, was westbound on Highway 238 near milepost 30 when it traveled off the north side of the highway. The pickup struck a small utility pole and rolled before coming to rest off the highway on its wheels. HUSSEY was ejected and pronounced deceased at the scene. He was not using safety restraints.