Jackson County, OR. – Official Release: On Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 5:55 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Hwy 140, near Dean Creek Road, in Jackson County.
The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Chevrolet Silverado, operated by Anthony Joseph Grubb (44) of Grants Pass, struck a pedestrian, Robert Allen Dishman (68) of Yreka (CA), who was crossing the highway. The operator of the vehicle remained on scene and cooperated with investigators.
The pedestrian (Dishman) was declared deceased at the scene.
The operator of the Chevrolet (Grubb) was not injured.
The highway was impacted for approximately 2.5 hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
OSP was assisted by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and ODOT.
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