Oregon: State Police reveal alcohol and speed at play in triple fatal crash; Tommy Dodson killed Michael Kennedy & Tammy Blind in head-on crash

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OREGON STATE POLICE report that on Friday, May 20, 2016, at about 7:30PM, a head-on crash occurred on O’Brien Road in Josephine County.

Preliminary information revealed a 1997 Subaru Legacy was eastbound on O’Brien Road from Highway 199 lost control on a corner and crossed the centerline (near Waldo Road). The Subaru struck an eastbound Mazda Protégé head-on.

The driver of the Subaru, Tommy E DODSON, age 69, of Cave Junction was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Mazda, Michael T KENNEDY, age 62 and his passenger Tammy L BLIND, age 51 (both of O’Brien) were both pronounced deceased on scene. A dog in the Mazda was also killed.

Speed and alcohol consumption are being considered a contributing factor in the crash. Additionally, it was discovered DODSON had a suspended Oregon driver’s license. The roadway was closed for about 3 hours as the Troopers from the Grants Pass Office conducted their investigation. Oregon State Police was assisted by Illinois Valley Fire.