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News Release

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. 

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