Chiloquin pair die in crash with semi truck near Modoc Point

The following is a press release from the Oregon State Police.

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On Monday, October 3, 2022, at approximately 8:58 PM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on US Highway 97 near milepost 259 (one mile south of the intersection with Modoc Point Road). 

The preliminary investigation by the Oregon State Police has revealed a northbound blue Subaru Legacy, operated by Philip Walter (57) of Chiloquin, crossed into the southbound lane and collided with a Volvo commercial truck, operated by Felix Deleon Jr. (58) of Albany. Both vehicles came to rest on the northbound shoulder. It is unknown why the Subaru left its lane of travel. 

Walter and his passenger, Cynthia Vanvleet (58) of Chiloquin, sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced deceased. Deleon sustained minor injuries. 

OSP was assisted by the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office, Chiloquin Fire and Rescue, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.