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2015-08-30

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3 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   Phoenix wants diesel tax to fix truck damage       ...       'Storm' was not very wet for Rogue Valley, but did dampen fire threat       ...       Calling out the troops       ...       Phoenix wants diesel tax to fix truck damage       ...       'Storm' was not very wet for Rogue Valley, but did dampen fire threat       ...       Calling out the troops       ...           CRIME Driver in fatal Applegate crash charged Comment By local report MailTribune.com By local report Posted Aug. 26, 2015 at 8:13 PM By local report Posted Aug. 26, 2015 at 8:13 PM »  Social News The driver in a June rollover crash that killed a Central Point resident has been arrested on manslaughter charges. According to the Jackson County Jail's logs, Jackson County sheriff's detectives Wednesday arrested Christopher Alan Williams, of Central Point, on felony charges of first- and second-degree manslaughter and second-degree assault, as well as a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence. Sheriff's officials said Williams, 39, was behind the wheel of a Honda Civic on Upper Applegate Road the night of June 27 when he lost control of the car as it rounded a curve. The car crossed a nearby field before striking a tree. One passenger, 34-year-old Dustin Everett Yax, was ejected from the car and died at the scene. Williams and another passenger, 34-year-old Zachary Dennis Spencer of Eugene, were taken to Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford with serious injuries. Williams is being held in the Jackson County Jail in lieu of more than $3 million bail, jail records show. By local report MailTribune.com By local report Posted Aug. 26, 2015 at 8:13 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