KLAMATH COUNTY, OR - Oregon State Police (OSP) reports that on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 11:33 a.m., OSP responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy-39, near milepost 16, in Klamath County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Chrysler Town and Country, operated by Sharon Mae Young (75) of Alturas (CA), failed to negotiate a curve and left the roadway, traveling through a fence and striking a tree.
The operator of the Chrysler (Young) was declared deceased at the scene.
Two passengers in the Chrysler, Helen Loretta Plumlee (51) of Alturas (CA) and Jeffrey Paul Phillips (66) of Alturas (CA), were transported for injuries. Plumlee was later declared deceased at a medical center.
The highway was impacted for approximately one hour during the on-scene investigation. The primary cause of the crash is a possible medical event impacting the operator of the vehicle.
OSP was assisted by the Merrill Fire Department and ODOT.
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