Eagle Point Man Dies in Two-Vehicle Crash

Douglas County, Oregon-A two-vehicle crash on Highway 138W early Wednesday morning resulted in the death of one driver, according to the Oregon State Police (OSP).

At approximately 4:58 a.m. on February 26, 2025, OSP responded to a head-on collision near milepost 6. A preliminary investigation indicated that a Ford Escape, driven by Carl Gregory Miller, 38, of Eagle Point, veered into the westbound lane and collided with a Kenworth commercial vehicle operated by Grant Crossgrove, 34, of Sisters.

Upon impact, the Ford Escape caught fire. Motorists at the scene pulled Miller from the burning vehicle, but he was pronounced dead on site. Crossgrove was reportedly uninjured.

Authorities believe fatigue may have been a contributing factor in the crash. The highway was closed for approximately five hours for the investigation.

OSP was assisted by Kellogg Rural Fire, Elkton Rural Fire, North Douglas Fire and EMS, Bay City Ambulance, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.