Klamath Falls Woman Died in Highway 140 Crash with Semi in Jackson County
A Klamath Falls woman died this week in a motor vehicle accident in Jackson County.
The Oregon State Police reports troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash near milepost 8 of Highway 140 on Wednesday at 5:16 p.m..
State troopers said a preliminary investigation indicates an eastbound Peterbilt semi and trailer operated by 47-year-old Ronald R. Lacy of Eagle Point was trying to make a left turn onto Brownsboro Road. An eastbound Jeep Compass driven by 24-year-old Trinity H. Sanchez of Klamath Falls crossed over the double yellow line in a no-passing zone while attempting to pass the commercial vehicle.
Troopers said the Jeep struck the rear of the Peterbilt during the attempted pass.
Sanchez was declared deceased at the scene, while Lacy was not injured.
Highway 140 was closed for approximately five hours during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Eagle Point Police Department, Lake Creek Rural Fire District, US Forest Service Law Enforcement and the Oregon Department of Transportation.
Posted on 3/8/24 6:46AM by Sam Marsh
