Fatal on Hwy. 140-East, Dec. 8

On December 6, 2016, at about 4:17 a.m., OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a single vehicle rollover crash on Highway 140 East, near milepost 29 (east of Klamath Falls).  Preliminary information indicates a 2004 Ford Explorer was traveling westbound when it left the roadway for unknown reasons. The vehicle rolled over and came to rest off the roadway and the operator, Kyle Justin STANTON, age 20, of Grants Pass, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The adverse weather conditions may have been a contributing factor. Highway 140 East was reduced to one lane for approximately three hours while the investigation was conducted and the vehicle recovered. OSP was assisted by Bonanza Fire Department and Oregon Department of Transportation. This is an ongoing investigation and more information will be released when it becomes available. OSP reminds drivers that winter conditions are now upon us and to travel with extreme care. SLOW DOWN and check the emergency equipment in your vehicles including the safety equipment needed such as chains and snow tires to travel into Oregon’s snow zones.  https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/COMM/Pages/winterdriving.aspx