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This Week In Rogue River History

JULY 15, 1981

A Brezeale Logging truck overturned while entering the Rogue River Bridge early Monday morning after its load of logs shifted during the turn.

Driven by Ron Brezeale, the log truck was declared a total loss after the 6:43 a.m. accident. Cleanup crews spent approximately 2½ hours clearing the bridge and roadway.

Special recognition was given to Medco for providing a log loader to right the overturned…