Motor vehicle crash kills Klamath Falls woman

The following is a press release from the Oregon State Police.

WASCO COUNTY - On Monday, November 29, 2021, at approximately 8:36 AM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 197 near milepost 12 near Dufur, Ore. in Wasco County. 

Preliminary investigation revealed a southbound Ford Windstar van, operated by Barbara Dillon (77) of Klamath Falls, drifted into the oncoming lane of travel and collided with a northbound Ford F-350, operated by Stephen Hart (66) of Tygh Valley. 

Dillon sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. Hart was transported to the Mid-Columbia Medical Center with injuries. 

US Highway 197 was closed for approximately 3.5 hours. 

OSP was assisted by the Wasco County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon Department of Transportation, and Dufur Fire and Rescue.