Single Vehicle Crash on Highway 140 East Claims Life of Lakeview Man

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2008 Subaru Forester driven by Gordon Ensley (77) of Lakeview, was westbound on Hwy 140E when for unknown reasons traveled off the roadway and struck a tree. Ensley was pronounced deceased at the scene. (Oregon State Police)

2008 Subaru Forester driven by Gordon Ensley (77) of Lakeview, was westbound on Hwy 140E when for unknown reasons traveled off the roadway and struck a tree. Ensley was pronounced deceased at the scene. (Oregon State Police)

On Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at approximately 3:30 P.M. Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 140E near milepost 48 [halfway between Beatty and Bly, Ore.].

Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2008 Subaru Forester, operated by Gordon Ensley (77) of Lakeview, was westbound on Hwy 140E when for unknown reasons traveled off the roadway and struck a tree.

Ensley was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Oregon State Police was assisted by the Klamath County Sheriff's Office and ODOT.

Approximate location of the fatal crash. Google Maps.

Approximate location of the fatal crash. Google Maps.

Press release provided from Oregon State Police.

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