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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 Man rescued from remote crash site above Galice ... Victims describe emotional scars from gymnastics coach's secret filming ... Driver charged in deadly high-speed crash ... Man rescued from remote crash site above Galice ... Victims describe emotional scars from gymnastics coach's secret filming ... Driver charged in deadly high-speed crash ... Medford police officer crashes while providing backup Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 10, 2016 at 8:10 PM Updated Aug 10, 2016 at 8:21 PM Posted Aug. 10, 2016 at 8:10 PM Updated Aug 10, 2016 at 8:21 PM » Social News A Medford police officer who likely was providing backup during the pursuit of Robert Franklin Brooks early Sunday morning crashed into another vehicle, causing injuries to himself and the other driver. The police chase after Brooks began shortly after midnight at Alba Drive and East Barnett Road. At 12:05 a.m., Officer Andrew Gault's 2014 Dodge Charger collided into a 2002 Toyota Highlander at South Central Avenue and East Eighth Street, according to a release from the Oregon State Police, which is conducting the investigation. Gault's lights and siren were activated and he was providing backup to another officer, the release said. OSP Capt. Bill Fugate said he's awaiting confirmation whether Gault was providing backup to the Brooks chase and more details about direction of travel for the two vehicles. Upon impact, the police vehicle struck a tree near the intersection. Gault suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford for treatment, the release said. The driver of the Toyota, Bridgett A. Stockwell, 25, of Medford, and a passenger in her vehicle sustained minor injuries and sought medical treatment, the release said. Fugate said OSP is continuing its investigation. The Brooks chase ended at about 12:17 a.m. when his Chevy truck crashed into another vehicle at Table Rock and East Vilas roads, killing the driver, and then into the Lil' Pantry, starting a fire. Brooks was taken to a local hospital to be treated for his injuries and was booked into the Jackson County Jail late this afternoon on charges of first-degree manslaughter, escape, attempting to elude police and other charges. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 10, 2016 at 8:10 PM Updated Aug 10, 2016 at 8:21 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 2016 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