Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash - Reeves Creek Rd. (Photo) -06/12/24
RELEASE DATE: June 12th, 2024
INCIDENT: Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash, Reeves Creek Road
INCIDENT DATE AND TIME: June 11th, 2024 at 3:08pm
REPORTING DEPUTY: Lieutenant Jim Geiger
DECEASED DRIVER: Paige Ellen Collyar, 20 Years Old
DECEASED PASSENGER: Shannon Marie Hewitt, 34 Years Old
INVOLVED VEHICLE: White 1997 Lexus Sedan
CASE NUMBER: 24-12665
DETAILS: On June 11th, 2024, at 3:08pm, the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a motor vehicle crash in the 4600 block of Reeves Creek Road. Prior to law enforcement arrival, the driver, Paige Collyar, and passenger, Shannon Hewitt, were pronounced deceased by medical personnel.
Evidence at the scene indicated the vehicle was traveling north on Reeves Creek Road at a high rate of speed when it failed to negotiate a curve and left the roadway striking a tree.
Next of kin have been notified.
Illinois Valley Fire District, American Medical Response, Oregon State Police and Jerry’s Towing assisted at the scene.
There is no further information at this time.