Beatty man dies in crash on Bly Mountain

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The following is a press release from the Oregon State Police

BLY MOUNTAIN, Ore. - On Monday, January 25, 2021, at approximately 3:00 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single-vehicle crash on Oregon Highway 140E near milepost 32.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Nissan pickup, operated by William Springer (41) of Beatty, was westbound when it lost control on icy roads and rolled down an embankment.

Springer sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

Passenger, Michelle Thomasson (51) of Beatty, was transported to Sky Lakes Medical Center for injuries.

Map of approximate location of the crash site. (Google).

The Oregon State Police was assisted by the Klamath County Sheriff's Office, Bonanza Fire Department, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.