Two Injured In Head On Crash Near Klamath Falls

072414.southsidebypass_homedalerdKLAMATH FALLS, OR — Oregon State Police said two people were injured, one critically, in a two vehicle crash outside of Klamath Falls Thursday afternoon.  Investigators said shortly after 2 p.m., two pickup trucks collided head out along Highway 140.  Emergency crews had to extricate both drivers.  John Gilman, 41, Klamath Falls was taken to the local hospital and then flown to St. Charles Medical Center in Bend with critical injuries.

Troopers say Gilman was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.

 

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