Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Medford Report Medford Report
    • Local News
    • Oregon
    • Community
    • COVID-19
    • Crime
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Trending
    • About us
    Subscribe
    Medford Report Medford Report
    Home»Local News»Pedestrian struck and killed along I-5 in Medford
    Local News

    Pedestrian struck and killed along I-5 in Medford

    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    Oregon State Police says that a pedestrian was struck and killedby two vehicles along I-5 in Medford on Monday morning.

    According to the agency, 26-year-old Sidney De La Cruz of Ashland was driving southbound on I-5 in a Mazda sedan just before 12:30 a.m. when she hit a pedestrian walking in the lanes of traffic.

    A second driver in a Ford utility work truck, identified as 49-year-old Shawn Child of Molalla, also hit the pedestrian.

    OSP said that the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Both drivers were unhurt.

    I-5 was closed for over two hours following the crash.

    ODOT closed down I-5 southbound for about two and a half hours following the crash, detouring traffic between north and south Medford interchange exits 30 to 27.

    Oregon State Police is still investigating the crash, and the name of the pedestrian has not yet been released

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email

    Related Posts

    Drug trafficking investigation brings coordinated law enforcement operation to Medford area

    September 26, 2026

    Teen arrested after fatal Rogue River crash that sparked 15,000-acre wildfire

    September 26, 2026

    Medford Police accepting applications for free cadet program through Sept. 30

    September 26, 2026

    Medford seeks community input on proposed MURA 2.0 urban renewal plan

    September 26, 2026

    Comments are closed.

    Popular

    Drug trafficking investigation brings coordinated law enforcement operation to Medford area

    September 26, 2026

    Teen arrested after fatal Rogue River crash that sparked 15,000-acre wildfire

    September 26, 2026

    Medford Police accepting applications for free cadet program through Sept. 30

    September 26, 2026

    Medford seeks community input on proposed MURA 2.0 urban renewal plan

    September 26, 2026

    Medford Parks and Recreation volunteers donated 262 hours and removed more than 1,300 pounds of trash and debris in August

    September 24, 2026

    Medford crews install new pavement markings and parking layout on Main Street as work continues overnight

    September 24, 2026
    Latest news
    • Oregon State Football Depth Chart for ASU Sun Devils
    • RV park provides shelter for Asante employees displaced by fires
    • Teacher says ‘man would have killed her if she was white’ after he pulled a large butcher knife and robbed the 36-year-old woman before locking her inside a closet!
    • Grants Pass City Council Approves Two Additional Resting Sites for Unhoused Individuals
    • Grants Pass Deploys Mobile Surveillance Trailer at Homeless Camp, Sparking Concerns

    Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest
    • Local News
    • Oregon
    • Community
    • COVID-19
    • Crime
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Trending
    • About us
    © 2026 Medford Report. Designed by Tony Cooper.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.