On Sunday July 14, 2024 at approximately 4:45pm, Klamath County Sheriff’s Office deputies,  US Forest Service Law Enforcement officers and emergency medical services from Rocky Point Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to a reported single vehicle All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) crash on US Forest Service Rd #3651 in the area of Cold Springs Campground.

Initial investigation determined that an ATV operated by John Carlos Alcala was traveling on US Forest Service Rd #3651 when the ATV left the roadway for an undetermined reason and struck a tree.  Mr. Alcala was declared deceased at the scene by medical personnel.

The investigation is continuing and no further details are available at this time.


Deceased:  John Carlos Alcala (age 37).