Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash - Lower Grave Creek Road (Photo) - 07/10/24
INCIDENT: Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash – Lower Grave Creek Road
RELEASE DATE: July 10, 2024
CASE NUMBER: 24-15175
INCIDENT DATE AND TIME: July 9th, 2024, at 4:07pm
REPORTING DEPUTY: Sergeant Craig Ricker
DECEASED DRIVER: Joseph John Tracey, 60 Years Old
SINGLE INVOLVED VEHICLE: Red, 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee
DETAILS: On July 9th, 2024, at 4:07pm, the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a motor vehicle crash in the 4000 block of Lower Grave Creek Road. Prior to law enforcement arrival, the driver, Joseph J. Tracey, was pronounced deceased by medical personnel.
Evidence at the scene indicated the vehicle was traveling north on Lower Grave Creek Road and failed to negotiate a curve.
Next of kin have been notified.
Rural Metro Fire District, American Medical Response, Oregon State Police and Three Boys Towing assisted at the scene.
