James Riegel, 83, struck and killed by vehicle on Redwood Highway in Grants Pass, Oregon
Pedestrian struck and killed in Grants Pass
Officers say Andrew Poppitt was driving on Redwood Highway when he saw Riegel in the road, but couldn’t stop in time before striking him. Poppitt called 911 and is cooperating with investigators.
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