Fatal on Hwy. 97, Feb. 4

Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing its investigation into this afternoons single vehicle fatal crash involving a commercial motor vehicle on Highway 97 north of Klamath Falls. On February 3, 2016 at approximately 3:00 p.m. OSP troopers and emergency responders were dispatched to a single vehicle crash involving a commercial motor vehicle on Highway 97 near milepost 247. Once on scene, troopers determined that a 1987 Peterbilt Tractor and semi-trailer, operated by KENNETH WAGNON, age 65, from Oakridge, was northbound on Highway 97 when he drove off of the roadway onto the northbound shoulder causing the truck to roll onto its side. WAGNON was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash. An OSP trooper that also serves as a Deputy State Medical Examiner responded to the scene and is looking into the possibility that WAGNON suffered a medical emergency that caused the crash. OSP troopers from the Klamath Falls Area Command are continuing the investigation into the crash. Seat belt usage is undetermined. Highway 97 was closed for approximately one (1) hour. The commercial motor vehicle is owned by Ron Bowers, Inc., from Eugene.