Josephine County, Ore. (Nov. 4, 2025)- On Monday, November 3, 2025, at 12:20 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 238, near milepost 8, in Josephine County.  The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Subaru Impreza, operated by Alexander Ray Yager (21) of Grants Pass, failed to negotiate a curve, left the roadway, struck a power pole, and rolled several times before catching fire. The operator of the vehicle was able to escape, however a passenger in the vehicle did not exit.  The operator of the Subaru (Yager) was transported to an area hospital with reported minor injuries.  A passenger in the Subaru, Jacob Dean Mix (36) of Grants Pass, was declared deceased at the scene.  The highway was impacted for approximately eight hours during the on-scene investigation. Impairment and speed are considered primary factors in causing the crash.  OSP was assisted by ODOT.