TWO VEHICLE CRASH LEADS TO FIRE

January 12, 2023 9:20 a.m.

A two-vehicle crash led to one vehicle catching on fire at the intersection of Northwest Stewart Parkway and Northwest Mercy Drive on Wednesday.

A Roseburg Police report said shortly after 2:30 p.m. an SUV was driving eastbound on Stewart Parkway, going through the intersection, when the driver of a larger SUV attempted to turn from Stewart Parkway toward the parking lot that leads to two businesses. The first driver had a green light and the second vehicle had a flashing yellow light.

The larger vehicle sustained heavy damage while the second vehicle caught fire as a result of the collision. The fire was extinguished by the Roseburg Fire Department and the vehicle was towed away. The second vehicle sustained very heavy damage and will likely be totaled. It was also towed away.

The driver who caused the crash was cited for making a dangerous left turn.