Two Fatalities in Southern Oregon, Nov. 23

On November 21, 2016 at about 8:10pm OSP troopers responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 140 near milepost 31.5 (31 miles east of Medford). Preliminary investigation revealed a 2006 Ford pick-up was westbound on Highway 140 when it slid off the icy roadway into a ditch. The operator, Kevin CAIN, 31 of Klamath Falls and his pregnant wife, 40 year old Melinda VINCENT were not injured. A second vehicle, a 2006 Chrysler driven by 59 year old Dexter WILLIAMS and his wife, 66 year old Catherine WILLIAMS, both of Klamath Falls stopped to render assistance. An off duty EMT, 41 year old Michael TUTTLE of Shady Cove also stopped to assist. The WILLIAMS’ placed VINCENT in their van and they were outside the vehicles near the Ford when the third vehicle approached. The operator of the third vehicle, a 1998 Saturn lost control and crashed into the back of the van and struck several people outside the pickup. The operator of the Saturn was pronounced deceased on scene. The identity of this operator is being withheld until next of kin can be located and notified. Catherine WILLIAMS, was taken by air ambulance to Sky Lakes Hospital in Klamath Falls with non-life threatening injuries. Dexter WILLIAMS was transported to Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford with non-life threatening injuries. TUTTLE was transported to Rogue Regional Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. VINCENT was transported to Sky Lakes Hospital with minor injuries and as a precaution. CAIN was not injured. Speed and road conditions are being investigated as contributing factors into the crash.  Update:  The driver of the Saturn was identified as Robert E JAMISON, age 67, of Klamath Falls. No further information to be released at thist time.