Todd Stanley Weinkauf, 56, of Cave Junction was driving a Ford Explorer north on Highway 199 near milepost 7 when he had to swerve because a southbound van crossed the centerline.
Troopers say Weinkauf's Explorer swerved toward the right in an attempt to avoid a head-on collision.
However, the two vehicles truck driver-side to driver-side, according to an OSP press release.
After impact, the Explorer spun onto the east shoulder of the highway.
Troopers say Weinkauf was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger, a 64-year-old Cameron A. Weinkauf of Cave Junction was taken to Asante Three Rivers Regional Hospital. Police believe her injuries were non-life threatening.
The driver of the van, identified as David Hart of Medford, was also taken to the Grants Pass area hospital and treated for minor injuries.
OSP is still investigating the crash.
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