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Click Here 45 °F Forecast | Road Cams Friday, February 6, 2004 Today's News | Classifieds | Autos | Homes | Jobs | Tempo | Health | Community | Home Delivery SECTIONS Home Page Local News Sports Business Obituaries Life Opinion - Politics AP News Weather Classified Archives Site Map EXTRA Newspaper in Education Personals Movie Times TV Times E The People CLASSIFIEDS Find a Car Find a Home Find a Job Find a Rental Place an ad eSouthernOregon Automotive Communities Entertainment Publications Recreation Calendar CUSTOMER SERVICE Frequent Questions Advertising Information Home Delivery Employment Contact Us Media Kit Network Affiliate Email Story to a Friend February 5, 2004 Eagle Point man dies after driving in path of truck An Eagle Point man died Wednesday afternoon when he pulled out of a driveway on Highway 140 near milepost 19 into the path of a semi-truck headed over the hill, Oregon State Police said. Driving a 1998 GMC Sonoma pickup, Thomas A. Tibbets pulled in front of an eastbound Freightliner semi driven by Ronald J. Knight about 1:25 p.m. Wednesday. Tibbets died at the scene as a result of crash injuries, Oregon State Police Sgt. Jeff Proulx said. Lake Creek Fire District, Oregon Department of Transportation, Mercy Flights and Rogue Valley Funeral Alternative responded to the crash site along with Oregon State Police, Proulx said. Police continue to investigate the crash, but preliminary investigations indicate no criminal charges are expected, he said. Mail Tribune Home Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life Opinion - Politics | AP News | Archives | Site Map E Southern Oregon | Classified Copyright © 1997-2004 Mail Tribune. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions Website Feedback 3 WEEKS FREE! ADVERTISERS A D V E R T I S E R S RESOURCES Oregon Road Conditions & Cams SPECIAL SECTIONS Auto Finder Job Finder Home Finder Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Tempo Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Since We Asked Food for Thought Wellness Connection Outdoor Journal Moving to Southern Oregon? Volunteer Opportunities Prime Times