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PUBLIC SAFETY Slippery roads blamed in fatal crash on Siskiyou Pass By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Posted Nov. 10, 2015 @ 11:07 am By Ryan Pfeil Mail Tribune Posted Nov. 10, 2015 @ 11:07 am » RELATED CONTENT • Passenger killed in Siskiyou Pass crash » Social News p bs:newslist StartDate="20121121" EndDate="p bs:datecalc Months="3"" DateSort="1" UseObjects="1" ObjectClass="81" Taxonomywords="2325,665" ExactTaxonomyMatch="1" Image="1" Count="4" --> A Monday afternoon crash that killed a 56-year-old woman near the Siskiyou Summit likely stemmed from tires losing traction and the driver's attempt to correct as the pickup traveled north on Interstate 5 near Exit 6. "(The driver) stated he was driving around the bend at that location, and his rear tires started to lose traction," the Oregon State Police report reads. "He stated he pushed on the brakes and the vehicle began to spin out of control. He said he then drove off the roadway and into the grassy area to the right on the east side of the roadway." The police report goes on to say the black Toyota pickup rolled several times before stopping, trapping the driver, a 56-year-old man, and the woman — both of San Francisco — inside. The crash occurred around 4:25 p.m. between the on- and off-ramps near Exit 6, which leads to Callahan's Mountain Lodge and the access road to the Mt. Ashland Ski Area. By the time emergency responders arrived on scene, the driver had clambered out of the crashed truck. The woman was still trapped inside and needed to be extricated. She was pronounced dead at the scene. "I spoke with several witnesses on scene who stated they did not observe any erratic driving from the driver prior to the crash," the OSP report reads. "I did not observe any signs of impairment of the driver during my investigation." The names of those involved in the crash will be released later today. The Grants Pass Daily Courier reported two additional crashes on Sexton Summit Monday morning. Both crashes were within a quarter mile of each other near Hugo in the southbound lanes, and happened around 11 a.m., the newspaper reports. Five cars were involved in the two crashes, and at least two people were sent to the hospital with unknown injuries. Oregon Department of Transportation officials said drivers should be cognizant of slick and icy spots in the passes, especially with holiday traveling season just around the corner. "Drivers need to respond accordingly," ODOT spokesman Gary Leaming said. "Anytime they drive out or into the Rogue Valley, it's over mountain passes." "It's really important for drivers to remember what season it is and drive to the conditions." That, Leaming said, means slowing down, allowing for extra space between vehicles and giving yourself extra time to get to your destination. Drivers should also make sure their tires have adequate tread and are properly inflated, and that the wipers and defroster work. Reach reporter Ryan Pfeil at 541-776-4468 or [email protected] . Follow him at www.twitter.com/ryanpfeil . 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