Fatal Crash on Highway 97

Oregon State Police

KLAMATH COUNTY - On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at approximately 7:30 PM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 97 near milepost 259.

Preliminary investigation revealed that a Nissan Versa, operated by Austin Wills (29) of Sacramento, CA. was southbound when it drifted into the northbound lanes and into the path of Peterbilt semi-truck operated by Robert Hall (75) of Klamath Falls.  

Wills sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

Hall was not injured.

Hwy 97 was closed for approximately 3 hours with being reduced to one lane for another hour.  

OSP was assisted by the Klamath Falls Sheriff's Office, Chiloquin Fire Department, and ODOT

Source: Oregon State Police