Near Medford, Oregon- A bicyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle early this morning on Foothill Road near the intersection of Corey Road in rural Central Point, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO).
Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon (ECSO) received a 911 call from the driver involved in the incident at 4:44 a.m. JCSO deputies, Jackson County Fire District 3, and Mercy Flights responded to the scene. The bicyclist was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at 5:42 a.m.
The decedent has been identified as Matthew Edward Davenport, 45, of White City. His next of kin have been notified.
The Jackson County Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction (STAR) Team responded to investigate the incident. According to the preliminary investigation, a green 2021 Toyota 4Runner traveling southbound struck the bicyclist on the shoulder of Foothill Road. The driver is cooperating with the investigation, and no criminal charges have been filed at this time.
The STAR Team includes investigators from JCSO, the Medford Police Department, the Central Point Police Department, and the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office.
The case remains under investigation. No further information is available at this time.
Source: JCSO
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