On January 8, 2016 at 9:41 PM, OSP received the report of a motor vehicle crash on Highland Avenue near the intersection of Donaldson Road in Grants Pass. Investigation revealed that a 1998 Ford F150 was traveling south on Highland Avenue when it sideswiped a semi-trailer parked on the right shoulder near the intersection of Merlin Road. The Ford continued south on Highland Ave for approximately 400 feet before coming to a stop on the right shoulder of the roadway near the intersection of Donaldson Road. The driver of the Ford fled the scene. The front passenger, Megan L BECKLUND, age 32, of Grants Pass, was pronounced deceased on scene by medical personnel. The rear passenger, Jeremy C PEARSON, age 36, of Ashland, was also pronounced deceased. The driver has been identified but in efforts not to compromise the investigation, his name is being withheld at this time.
