MPD, Medford Fire, Mercy Flights Responded to Fatal Vehicle-Bike Collision
Officers with the Medford Police Department responded to a fatal collision involving a motor vehicle and a bicyclist Friday, April 10th, at approximately 11:26 a.m. The incident occurred on E McAndrews Road, just east of Poplar Drive. A driver of a delivery vehicle called 911 to report they had struck a bicyclist while exiting a parking lot. Upon arrival, emergency responders found the cyclist trapped beneath the delivery truck. Rescue personnel from Medford Fire and Mercy Flights worked to extricate the individual, who was then transported to a local hospital. Despite life-saving efforts, the cyclist, a 65-year-old Medford resident, later died from their injuries. The name is not being released at this time, and next of kin have been notified. An investigation indicates the delivery truck was exiting a parking lot on the south side of McAndrews Road and was stopped while preparing to turn eastbound. The bicyclist was traveling westbound on the south sidewalk of McAndrews Road.
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JCSO Found Missing Man Deceased at Lower Table Rock Cliffs
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident where a 28-year-old man died at the Lower Table Rock Tuesday, April 7th. JCSO Search and Rescue (SAR) received a report from dispatch at 9:38 p.m. of a man missing and last seen at the Lower Table Rock trail. Wednesday morning, deputies and volunteers located the man deceased from an apparent fall from the Lower Table Rock cliffs. SAR coordinated the recovery of his body. This case is under investigation. At this time the death appears to be non-criminal and there is no evidence of foul play. Next of kin has been notified. There is no further information available for release.
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BCC Approves Agenda Items, Hears Budget Committee Concerns at WBS
The Board of County Commissioners approved all agenda items during Wednesday evening's Weekly Business Session. The meeting opened at 5:30 p.m. with a board order for the Delegation of Signing Authority to the Interim Airports Manager. Following public comment, the commissioners moved in favor of the order 3-0. Also approved unanimously was an Illinois Valley Airport Fuel Farm Contract Award to All Construction Elements. This permits the installation of a fuel farm with an 8,000 gallon tank for the purpose of economic development in Cave Junction. The Authorization of Sale for property at 210 Tacoma Street passed, with the board approving 3-0 the full price offer. Lastly, an extension of the Franchise Agreement with Spectrum Pacific West, LLC for 10 years was approved. During public comment, there was concern for the recent Budget Committee terminations, as well as reported government hires and board spending. Topics brought to the board included ideas for franchise agreement changes and economic development, transparency, and inquiries about Michael Sellers.
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