On Saturday, June 10, 2023, at approximately 10:39 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 234, near milepost 16, in Jackson County. The preliminary investigation indicated black 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, operated by Dustin C. Alioto (34) of Eagle Point, crossed into the on-coming lane and grazed a red 2008 Kia Sedona, operated by Charmin Koa Avila (47) of Trail, and then struck a white 2005 Chevrolet Silverado, operated by Heriberto Valencia-Guzman (34) of Eureka (CA), head on. The operator of the black Silverado (Alioto) was declared deceased at the scene. The operator of the white Silverado (Valencia-Guzman) was seriously injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment. The operator of the Kia (Avila) was not injured. The roadway was impacted for approximately 4 hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is still being investigated. OSP was assisted by the Jackson County STAR Team, Fire District 3, Mercy Flights, and ODOT.
