Hwy. 58 Accident, May 26

On Monday, May 25, 2020 at approximately 12:15 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a serious injury crash on Hwy 58 near milepost 3. Preliminary investigation revealed that a green Honda CRV, operated by Pamela Thompson (65) of Klamath Falls, was westbound when it struck the back of a (also westbound) silver Jeep Patriot operated by Brian Nicoson (46) of Cottage Grove. Thompson was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. The Honda CRV had been reported as a reckless driver before the crash. DUII is being investigated as a factor in the crash. This is an ongoing investigation and all charges will be referred to the Lane County DA. Nicoson was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.