A fatal crash on Interstate 5 near Canyonville left one person dead and three others injured after a stalled commercial motor vehicle was struck on an uphill grade, according to Oregon State Police. The collision caused the involved vehicles to catch fire, and investigators said impairment is believed to be a contributing factor. The commercial truck driver was arrested and charged with DUII and manslaughter following the incident.

Rain, snow, and gusty winds are expected across Southern Oregon this week as a strong weather system moves through the region. The National Weather Service says heavy mountain snow, falling snow levels, and winds up to 55 mph could impact travel, while a Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the southern Oregon Cascades with up to 20 inches of snow possible.

Oregon State Police are asking for the public’s help as investigators continue to look for information related to a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian on Interstate 5 in Jackson County.

A Medford woman was killed early Saturday morning in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 in Jackson County. Oregon State Police say the collision occurred after a vehicle attempted to make a U-turn for unknown reasons.

Two people were killed in separate crashes reported by Oregon State Police over the weekend, including a three-vehicle collision on Highway 97 in Klamath County where icy road conditions were a contributing factor.

A wrong-way crash on I-5 near Grants Pass early Saturday left one person dead and two injured, according to Oregon State Police. Northbound traffic was impacted for about four hours during the investigation.