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Tragic Accident Unfolds on Hwy-97 in Klamath County, Oregon
Klamath County, Oregon – On Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 10:02 a.m., a devastating two-vehicle crash occurred on Hwy-97, near milepost 174, sending shockwaves through the local community.
Details of the Collision
The incident involved a southbound Peterbilt commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and trailer driven by Desiree Danielle Johnson, 34, of St. Petersburg, Florida, and a northbound Honda Pilot operated by Elise Adair Farrens, 37, of La Pine.
According to preliminary investigations by the Oregon State Police (OSP), Johnson lost control of the CMV, causing it to jackknife and veer into the path of Farrens’ Honda Pilot. The collision proved fatal for Farrens, who tragically lost her life at the scene.
Furthermore, a passenger in the Honda, identified as Daviana Marie Trussell, 23, of La Pine, sustained critical injuries in the crash. Trussell, who was pregnant at the time, tragically lost her unborn child due to the impact of the collision.
Johnson, the driver of the Peterbilt CMV, suffered only minor injuries in the incident.
Response and Investigation
Following the crash, Hwy-97 was closed for approximately 3.5 hours to allow authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Oregon State Police received assistance from the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Department, Crescent Fire, and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) in managing the aftermath of the tragic accident.
The local community in Klamath County, Oregon, is reeling from the impact of this devastating incident, and our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those affected by this tragedy.
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