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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW October days break heat records in Medford ... Medford man accidentally shoots himself while showing gun to 7-Eleven clerk ... Another wolf makes its way into Southern Oregon ... October days break heat records in Medford ... Medford man accidentally shoots himself while showing gun to 7-Eleven clerk ... Another wolf makes its way into Southern Oregon ... PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE: School bus driver killed in crash near Rogue River identified No children were aboard when crash with Murphy Plywood semitruck occurred Comment By Thomas Moriarty Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Thomas Moriarty Mail Tribune Posted May. 19, 2015 at 10:11 AM Updated May 19, 2015 at 5:25 PM By Thomas Moriarty Mail Tribune Posted May. 19, 2015 at 10:11 AM Updated May 19, 2015 at 5:25 PM » RELATED CONTENT • Fatal school bus and semi collision » Social News A Rogue River school bus driver was killed Tuesday morning when her bus collided head-on with a semitruck just south of town. Rogue River police identified the driver of the First Student bus as Teralyn Morgan, 39, of Wimer. Police said the collision occurred about 9:05 a.m. in the 5200 block of North River Road when the bus and a Murphy Plywood semitruck collided not far from the mill. Police said the bus wasn't carrying any children at the time of the crash. The Grants Pass Daily Courier reported the semi's driver, Mark Minegar, and the sole passenger in the bus, Gary Randolph, were both taken to Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford. Asante spokeswoman Lauren Van Sickle said late Tuesday Randolph was listed in critical condition and Minegar's condition was listed as serious. Jen Biddinger, a spokeswoman for First Student, said Morgan had worked for the company since 2010, serving the Rogue River School District. Biddinger said no company memorial activities have been officially planned yet. A Gofundme site has been set up to help family members with funeral expenses. According to the site, Morgan was married and the mother of two children. The site can be found at www.gofundme.com/uzgkd8r . Biddinger told the Courier she did not know of any other fatal crashes involving First Student buses in recent years. “It’s just a very difficult day for all of us,” she said. She also told the Courier the company is “deeply saddened by the accident that occurred today. The driver was a caring and compassionate woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.” It is not yet known what caused the crash. The Jackson County Specialized Traffic Accident Reconstruction team, or STAR, was activated to help Rogue River police with their investigation, a sheriff's department news release said. Rogue River Fire District 1 and Jackson County sheriff's deputies also responded to the scene. Reach reporter Thomas Moriarty at 541-776-4471 or by email at [email protected]. By Thomas Moriarty Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Thomas Moriarty Mail Tribune Posted May. 19, 2015 at 10:11 AM Updated May 19, 2015 at 5:25 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501