Cave Junction Woman Killed In 2-Car Crash: Oregon State Police

SELMA, OR — An Ohio man living in Grants Pass was seriously injured in a fatal two-car crash near Selma, Oregon, in Josephine County that killed a 69-year-old Cave Junction woman Tuesday night.

Deborah J. Newell was reportedly traveling south on Highway 199 toward Cave Junction in her red Toyota Prius just before 7 p.m. Feb. 20 when she collided head-on with a white GMC Safari driven by 20-year-old Ridgeville, Ohio, native Robert A. Jakovic.

Investigators determined the drivers were too near the center line as they both went around a curve near mile post 24.5, roughly halfway between Kerby and Selma.

Newell was fatally injured in the head-on crash and pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. Jakovic was taken to hospital with serious injuries, which reportedly include a broken leg that required surgery.

Neither occupant was intoxicated and both were wearing seat belts, state police said, noting the crash is still under investigation.

This post will be updated when more information is released.

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