"Tragic Incident on Highway 140: Oregon Teen Killed in Collision on Klamath County Bridge"
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"Tragic Incident on Highway 140: Oregon Teen Killed in Collision on Klamath County Bridge"
[!CDATA[A tragic incident occurred in Oregon when a 17-year-old boy lost his life after being hit by a driver while standing in front of a disabled vehicle on Highway 140 in Klamath County. The crash took place on May 17, as reported by the Oregon State Police. The teen was a passenger in a Honda CRV driven by an 18-year-old woman. Following the SUV breakdown, the boy moved to the front to assess the issue, leaving the vehicle partially blocking a lane. Subsequently, a 40-year-old driver in a Dodge Durango collided with their vehicle, causing the teen to be thrown off the bridge and into the Klamath River, where he tragically passed away. His body was later recovered from the river. The driver of the Dodge sustained minor injuries and was transported to a hospital, while the 18-year-old driver was unharmed. The highway was closed for four hours as authorities conducted their investigation into the incident. The Oregon State Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragic accident that claimed the life of the 17-year-old boy in Klamath County. The community mourns the loss of a young life in this devastating event.]]