Klamath Falls motorcyclist dies in crash

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On Sunday, November 7, 2021, at approximately 5:45 PM deputies from the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Summers Lane and Bristol Avenue in Klamath Falls. The crash involved two vehicles and a motorcycle.

A vehicle impacted the motorcycle, separating the rider from the bike, and left him in the path of a second vehicle. KCSO deputies on scene attempted CPR however the rider was pronounced deceased on the scene.

The rider of the motorcycle was later identified as Robert Allen Washburn, 66 of Klamath Falls.

Deputies were assisted by Klamath County Fire District 1 and Oregon State Police provided crash reconstruction assistance.

The initial investigation suggests that motorcycle speed, handling, and equipment failure may have contributed to the crash. The investigation is ongoing, no citations were issued and there were no additional injuries reported from the crash.