Pedestrian Killed on Highway 97 in Klamath County

Pedestrian killed on Highway 97 in Klamath County

A pedestrian was killed Monday night on Highway 97 near Chemult while apparently trying to catch his dog, which had run onto the road.

Pedestrian killed after being hit by semi truck in Oregon

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. – An Oregon man was killed Monday night after being hit by an 18-wheeler. According to a press releae from the Oregon State Police (OSP), on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 10:07 p.m., Troopers responded to a fatal crash involving an 18-wheeler and a pedestrian on Highway 97 near milepost 200 in Klamath County. OSP stated its preliminary investigation indicated a white Freightliner commercial motor vehicle, operated by Larry Dotso…

Pedestrian Killed While Attempting to Retrieve Dog From Highway 97, Klamath County, OSP Says

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. (23 June 2026) – On Monday, June 22, 2026, at 10:07 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a fatal vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash on Highway 97 near milepost 200 in Klamath County. The preliminary investigation indicated a white Freightliner commercial motor vehicle, operated by Larry Dotson (44) of Vicksburg (MS), was traveling southbound on Hwy. […]