MAN TAKEN TO HOSPITAL FOLLOWING FREEWAY WRECK

September 5, 2019 11:00 a.m.
A 44-year old man was taken to the hospital following a freeway wreck on Wednesday night.
Information from the Oregon State Police said just before 8:00 p.m. a 57-year old man was driving northbound on Interstate 5 about a mile north of Myrtle Creek. The report said the man struck a second vehicle after passing it and trying to merge back into his lane of travel. The man in the second vehicle had minor injuries according to the report. One section of freeway barrier was damaged. The report does not indicate if any citations were issued.