Roberto Raygoza Rosales, 36, and his son Roberto Raygoza Jr., 12, both die and others injured when fuel tanker hits two oncoming cars on Highway 97 in Klamath County, Oregon

Modified Date: 
Wed, 01/04/2023 - 5:24pm
Accident Date: 
Monday, January 2, 2023

Two people killed in Klamath County crash

According to a preliminary investigation, a commercial motor vehicle towing a fuel tank was traveling southbound on the highway when it lost control and crossed into the northbound lane of travel, striking an Chevrolet Suburban.

Hwy. 97 Klamath County crash kills Madras man, 12-year-old son; OSP conducting criminal investigation

OSP did not release other information, due to the ongoing investigation, or identify the juvenile crash victim, but two GoFundMe pages established in recent days identified the boy as 12-year-old Roberto Raygoza Jr.

People Involved: 
Roberto Raygoza Rosales
Roberto Raygoza Jr.
Roadway: 
Highway 97