osp continuing crash investigation - azalea drive - june 15 2015

OSP CONTINUING FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION IN JOSEPHINECOUNTY PHOTO

News Release fromOregon State Police StatewidePosted on FlashAlert: June 15th, 2015 3:04 PM

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An early mornin g crash in Josephine County takes the life of a Grants Passwoman.

According to Sergeant Brandon Boice, on Monday, June 15, 2015, atapproximately 12:20AM, a 2006 Toyota RAV4, being operated by Steven RSCHURPF, Jr, age 29, of Grants Pass was southbound on Azalea Drive near EweCreek Road when it failed to negotiate a lefthand curve. The vehicle left the roadway onto the right westshoulder and rolled several times.

SCHURPF's passenger, Tamera R DILLARD, age 27, of Grants Pass was ejected during the crash. She waspronounced deceased at the scene. SCHURPF had to be extricated from the vehicle and was transported to ThreeRivers Hospital in Grants Pass and later medically cleared/released to OSP custody with no injuries.

SCHURPF was arrested and lodged at the Josephine County Jail on charges of Manslaughter I, DUII and RecklessDriving. Drugs, alcohol and excessive speed are being investigated as factors in the crash. OSP was assisted at thescene by Rural Metro Fire and AMR medical.

No further information is available. More information will be released as it becomes available.

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Contact Info:Lieutenant Bill FugatePublic Information OfficerOregon State PoliceMedia Email:OSPPIO@state.or.us