Fatal Crash On Highland Avenue
- 06/02/26
** Correction: There was only one occupant in each involved car.
The Grants Pass Police 911 Dispatch Center was notified of a crash in the 2700 block of Highland Avenue on June 2, 2026, at about 0815 hours. The caller reported two vehicles colliding in the roadway, with one of them catching fire after the crash. Bystanders provided help to the occupants in the time between the crash and the arrival of first responders. One of the motorists was confirmed deceased at the scene.
Grants Pass Police Detectives and a Grants Pass Police Crash Reconstructionist assisted with the investigation. It was determined that Gabriel Davis, a 22-year-old male, died when his car veered into oncoming traffic and struck another vehicle. The two occupants of the other car were transported to Three Rivers Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
The investigation is complete, though anyone with information can call the police department at 541-450-6260.
We thank Grants Pass Fire/Rescue, Rural/Metro Fire, American Medical Response, the Josephine County Sheriff's Office, Josephine County Sheriff Volunteers, and Josephine County Medicolegal Death Investigator for their assistance at the scene.
Fatal Crash On Highland Avenue
- 06/02/26
** Correction: There was only one occupant in each involved car.
The Grants Pass Police 911 Dispatch Center was notified of a crash in the 2700 block of Highland Avenue on June 2, 2026, at about 0815 hours. The caller reported two vehicles colliding in the roadway, with one of them catching fire after the crash. Bystanders provided help to the occupants in the time between the crash and the arrival of first responders. One of the motorists was confirmed deceased at the scene.
Grants Pass Police Detectives and a Grants Pass Police Crash Reconstructionist assisted with the investigation. It was determined that Gabriel Davis, a 22-year-old male, died when his car veered into oncoming traffic and struck another vehicle. The two occupants of the other car were transported to Three Rivers Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
The investigation is complete, though anyone with information can call the police department at 541-450-6260.
We thank Grants Pass Fire/Rescue, Rural/Metro Fire, American Medical Response, the Josephine County Sheriff's Office, Josephine County Sheriff Volunteers, and Josephine County Medicolegal Death Investigator for their assistance at the scene.
Highland Avenue Open
- 06/02/26
Highland Avenue is open to traffic. We appreciate the public's assistance in finding alternate routes.
Highland Avenue Open
- 06/02/26
Highland Avenue is open to traffic. We appreciate the public's assistance in finding alternate routes.
Road Closure
- 06/02/26
Due to a serious crash, Highland Avenue is closed in the 2800 block. Please find an alternate road until we can open the route. We will update when Highland Avenue is open again.
Due to a serious crash, Highland Avenue is closed in the 2800 block. Please find an alternate road until we can open the route. We will update when Highland Avenue is open again.
Man Arrested For Threats At Boatnik Parade
- 05/23/26
On May 23, at about 0915 hours, Sean Washburn, a 59-year old male, confronted Grants Pass Police Officers at the corner of NE 6th and NE A Street. The officers were setting up barricades to secure the Boatnik Parade route.
Washburn demonstrated a strong hostility toward the parade and made other concerning statements. He then drove away in a reckless manner.
The officers securing the parade route coordinated with patrol officers to locate Washburn. His statements had caused alarm and the single most important task in the moment was to locate Washburn.
Within minutes, Washburn's car was located several blocks aaay. He was then located walking toward the parade in the area of SE 4th and SE J Street. He was immediately taken into custody and Grants Pass Police Detectives responded to help with the investigation.
Washburn was lodged at the jail on charges of Reckless Driving and Disorderly Conduct.
The investigation determined there was no further risk to the public. As with any major event, the Grants Pass Police Department took measures to protect the public. We have numerous meetings with the Active Club, Grants Pass Fire/Rescue, and all other stakeholders leading up to the parade. The goal is to have a safe and fun community event.
We would like to thank the Medford Police Department for their assistance in the Washburn arrest and securing the parade route.
Man Arrested For Threats At Boatnik Parade
- 05/23/26
On May 23, at about 0915 hours, Sean Washburn, a 59-year old male, confronted Grants Pass Police Officers at the corner of NE 6th and NE A Street. The officers were setting up barricades to secure the Boatnik Parade route.
Washburn demonstrated a strong hostility toward the parade and made other concerning statements. He then drove away in a reckless manner.
The officers securing the parade route coordinated with patrol officers to locate Washburn. His statements had caused alarm and the single most important task in the moment was to locate Washburn.
Within minutes, Washburn's car was located several blocks aaay. He was then located walking toward the parade in the area of SE 4th and SE J Street. He was immediately taken into custody and Grants Pass Police Detectives responded to help with the investigation.
Washburn was lodged at the jail on charges of Reckless Driving and Disorderly Conduct.
The investigation determined there was no further risk to the public. As with any major event, the Grants Pass Police Department took measures to protect the public. We have numerous meetings with the Active Club, Grants Pass Fire/Rescue, and all other stakeholders leading up to the parade. The goal is to have a safe and fun community event.
We would like to thank the Medford Police Department for their assistance in the Washburn arrest and securing the parade route.
