On Thursday, January 21, 2021 at approximately 8:05 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle collision on Hwy 140W near milepost 43.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a Hyundai Santa Fe, operated by KC Brock (36) of Central Point, was eastbound attempting to pass a truck and trailer, in a no passing zone, and struck a westbound Dodge Dakota operated by Charles Lundy (53) of Klamath Falls.
Brock sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.
Kevin Morris (27) of Central Point, passenger in Hyundai Santa Fe, was transported by air ambulance to the hospital with injuries.
Lundy and his passenger, Betty Bishop (59) of Medford, both sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced deceased.
OSP was assisted by Rocky Point Fire / EMS and ODOT
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This is so sad. It happens way to often.
That spot needs better protection for the law abiding innocence that is lost, it could easily happen again. Because of impatient law breakers, many times tweaking or drinking. Its scary to live on bly mountain because of driving that horrible 140. That idiots don’t respect.
ODOT needs to be more observant on this area of Hwy 140 as there are accidents in that area every week during the winter season! The Rocky Point EMT group is very busy and competent but speed is AWAYS the culprit when it comes to Black Ice and impatient drivers! Blessings to the families of those who were diseased and injured!