The operator of the Honda Civic has been identified as Hailee FOX, age 21 from Grants Pass. FOX sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The passenger Rodrigo, HERRERA, age 24 from Grants Pass. HERRERA was transported to the hospital for his injuries.
No further information will be released as investigation is continuing
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On June 16, 2018 at approximately 12:50 AM Oregon State Police Troopers responded to a 911 call on Galice Rd.
Preliminary investigation reveals that a female from Grants Pass had called 911 and reported that a male had been assaulted and that he was in need of medical attention. She stayed on the phone with 911 and began driving to the hospital. As Troopers were responding they located the male in the middle of Galice Rd. and evidence that a vehicle had left the road and went into Hellgate Canyon.
Rural Metro Fire personnel rappelled into Hellgate Canyon and there they located a Honda Civic with a female operator that sustained fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Oregon State Police was assisted by Josephine County Search and Rescue and Rural Metro Fire.
No further information will be released as investigation is continuing.