Teen Falls Into River After Being Struck by Car, Dies

Teen falls into river after being struck by car, dies

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A 17-year-old boy was killed on Saturday after being struck by a vehicle while trying to fix a car on the side of the road, Oregon State Police said. The collision, which involved two vehicles, occurred just before 3 p.m. on Hwy 140 in Klamath County. According to OSP, the teen's Honda CRV was disabled and partially blocking the eastbound lane. He was in front of the car trying to diagnose the problem when he was struck …

Teenager Dies in Highway 140 Crash After Being Thrown into Klamath River

Klamath County, Ore. 20 May 2025- On Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 2:54 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 140, near milepost 1, in Klamath County. The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Dodge Durango, operated by Forrest Clinton George Fairchild (40) of Klamath Falls, struck a disabled Honda CRV that was […]

Teen Killed in Klamath County Crash After Being Thrown into River

Klamath County, Oregon- A 17-year-old male died Saturday after being thrown into the Klamath River during a two-vehicle crash on Highway 140, authorities said. Oregon State Police said the crash occurred at approximately 2:54 p.m. on May 17 near milepost 1 in Klamath County. A Dodge Durango, traveling eastbound and operated by Forrest Clinton George Fairchild, 40, of Klamath Falls, struck a disabled Honda CRV that was partially obstructing the l…