Klamath Falls pedestrian dead after struck by car

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

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On Saturday, December 10, 2022, at approximately 6:28 PM, the Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle vs pedestrian collision at the intersection of Oregon Highway 39 (South 6th Street) and Fargo Street, in Klamath Falls.

The preliminary investigation indicated a white GMC Sierra, operated by Christina Mueller (22), of Klamath Falls, was traveling eastbound in the fast lane when it struck a pedestrian, Jerri Vaughn (53), of Klamath Falls.

Vaughn was wearing a green jacket and jeans, was not in a crosswalk, and was struck in the eastbound fast Lane.

Vaughn was pronounced deceased at the scene due to injuries sustained in the crash. 

Visibility on the roadway was poor due to dark raining conditions at the time of the collision.

ORE39 was open during the investigation with the westbound lanes being reduced to two-way traffic while the eastbound lanes were shut down for approximately 3 hours. 

OSP was assisted by the Klamath County Sheriff's Office, Klamath County Fire District 1, and ODOT.