Hwy. 58 Fatal, Klamath Co.

Klamath County, Ore. 5 May 2025- On Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 12:23 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 58, at the intersection with Crescent Lake Highway, in Klamath County. The preliminary investigation indicated northbound Yamaha TW200 motorcycle, operated by Terryl Thomas Ball (47) of Crescent Lake Junction, entered Highway 58 from Crescent Lake Highway and struck the side of a westbound Freightliner commercial motor vehicle and trailer, operated by Hattan Seraj Alotaibi (32) of Clackamas. The operator of the Yamaha (Ball) was declared deceased at the scene. The operator of the Freightliner (Alotaibi) was reportedly uninjured. The highway was impacted for approximately 2.5 hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by Cascades Central Fire, Crescent Fire, and ODOT.

Hwy. 199 Fatal, Josephine Co.

Josephine County, Ore. 5 May 2025- On Friday, May 2, 2025, at 9:08 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 199, near milepost 35, in Josephine County. The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by William Robert Murhpy (37) of Cave Junction, crossed over the northbound lane, entered a pullout area, and left the improved portion of the roadway. The operator traveled into a ditch and struck a tree. The operator (Murphy) was declared deceased at the scene. The highway was impacted for approximately one hour during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Illinois Valley Fire Department and ODOT.