Single vehicle crash into Klamath Lake kills driver

The following is a press release from the Oregon State Police

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On August 26, 2022, at approximately 8:11 AM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single-vehicle crash on Oregon Highway 140w near milepost 58. 

Preliminary investigation revealed an eastbound silver Pontiac Grand Am, operated by Justin Vanscoyk (35) of Klamath Falls, crossed over the westbound lane of travel and exited the roadway, into Klamath Lake. The vehicle came to rest on its top and was submerged. 

Vanscoyk sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. 

Oregon Highway 140w was closed for approximately 1 hour while the scene was investigated. 

The Oregon State Police was assisted by Klamath County Fire District 4 and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

The approximate location of the crash is mapped below.