Chiloquin Man Killed in Klamath County Crash on Highway 97

The driver of the Chevrolet and one passenger, both from California, sustained minor injuries.

Klamath County Crash
Chiloquin Man Killed in Klamath County Crash on Highway 97

Klamath County, OR. – One person was killed, and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Klamath County on Tuesday evening, according to Oregon State Police.

The collision occurred on Highway 97 near milepost 255 at around 6:40 p.m. on December 16.

Investigators said a southbound Chevrolet Silverado 2500 lost control, crossed into the northbound lane, and collided head-on with a northbound Toyota Hilux.

The driver of the Toyota, a 26-year-old Chiloquin man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the Chevrolet and one passenger, both from California, sustained minor injuries.

A second passenger, also from California, was not injured.

The multi-vehicle crash impacted traffic in the area for about one hour as emergency crews worked at the scene.

Oregon State Police are investigating the accident.

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