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News Release

Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash 07/16/22 - 07/18/22

CASE NUMBER: 22001633

INCIDENT DATE AND TIME:  July 16, 2022, at 12:55 PM

DECEASED:  James Scott Mattox 38-year-old male

REPORTING DEPUTY:  Corporal Aaron Porter

DETAILS: 

On July 16, 2022 at approximately 12:55 PM a Deputy from the Josephine County Sheriff's Office attempted to stop a motor vehicle near the 5500 Block of Rockydale Road in Cave Junction.  The vehicle sped up attempting to elude law enforcement.  The vehicle began driving recklessly and the deputy terminated the pursuit in the interest of public safety. 

Shortly after, the vehicle was found crashed through a power pole, fence and into trees on the roadside.  The 38-year-old male driver and sole occupant was conscious but trapped inside the vehicle. Illinois Valley Fire, American Medical Response and Pacific Power responded to the scene and extricated the driver.  The driver was subsequently transported to Rogue Regional Hospital in Medford where he later died from his injuries.  Next of kin have been notified. 

This case is still under investigation and additional details are not available. 

Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash 07/16/22 - 07/18/22

CASE NUMBER: 22001633

INCIDENT DATE AND TIME:  July 16, 2022, at 12:55 PM

DECEASED:  James Scott Mattox 38-year-old male

REPORTING DEPUTY:  Corporal Aaron Porter

DETAILS: 

On July 16, 2022 at approximately 12:55 PM a Deputy from the Josephine County Sheriff's Office attempted to stop a motor vehicle near the 5500 Block of Rockydale Road in Cave Junction.  The vehicle sped up attempting to elude law enforcement.  The vehicle began driving recklessly and the deputy terminated the pursuit in the interest of public safety. 

Shortly after, the vehicle was found crashed through a power pole, fence and into trees on the roadside.  The 38-year-old male driver and sole occupant was conscious but trapped inside the vehicle. Illinois Valley Fire, American Medical Response and Pacific Power responded to the scene and extricated the driver.  The driver was subsequently transported to Rogue Regional Hospital in Medford where he later died from his injuries.  Next of kin have been notified. 

This case is still under investigation and additional details are not available.