OSP: Fatal crash on Highway 50 near Malin

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MALIN, Ore. - On Thursday, January 9, 2020, at approximately 9:55 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy 50 near milepost 21 [west of Malin, Oregon].

Preliminary investigation revealed that a white Volvo, operated by Vincente Tapia-Ochoa (56) of Malin, was traveling westbound on Hwy 50 when he lost control of the vehicle and slid into the eastbound lanes.  The Volvo collided with an eastbound Chevrolet PU operated by Jorge Alvarez Hernandez (42) of Klamath Falls.

Alvarez-Hernandez was not seriously injured. Tapia-Ochoa sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. 

OSP was assisted by ODOT, Malin Police Department, Merrill Police Department, and Merrill Fire Department. 

Press release provided by the Oregon State Police.