KLAMATH COUNTY, OR - On Monday, January 27, 2025, at 7:46 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 66, near milepost 53, in Klamath County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Mini Cooper, operated by William Matthew McFall (45) of Klamath Falls, crossed over the center line, exited the roadway from the eastbound lane, and struck a tree.
The operator of the Mini Cooper (McFall) was transported to an area hospital and declared deceased.
The highway was impacted for approximately 30 minutes during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by ODOT.
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About the Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU)
The Oregon State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is a specialized unit responsible for investigating fatal and critical injury collisions on Oregon's highways. The team provides expertise in the documentation, investigation, and analysis of complex motor vehicle crashes and crime scenes. They receive specialized training in the use of advanced measuring techniques and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for on-scene investigations. The CRU team includes ACTAR accredited collision reconstructionists and technical collision investigators deployed across the state.
