David Wayne Slone Obituary, KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — David Wayne Slone, 27, died Sunday night following a head-on collision involving a semi-truck on Highway 97 in Klamath County, authorities said.
According to officials, Slone was traveling southbound on Highway 97 when he attempted to pass another vehicle. During the maneuver, his vehicle entered the northbound lane and collided head-on with a semi-truck towing a 53-foot trailer.
Emergency crews and law enforcement officers responded to the crash at approximately 9:12 p.m. Despite the efforts of first responders, Slone was pronounced dead at the scene. His sudden death has left family, friends, and others mourning the loss of a 27-year-old man.
Authorities said Slone was believed to have been unrestrained at the time of the collision. Police also said impairment and speed are believed to have been contributing factors, though the circumstances remain part of the ongoing investigation.
The driver of the semi-truck was not injured, according to authorities. A passenger traveling in Slone’s vehicle suffered minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The crash resulted in a significant disruption along Highway 97, with the roadway closed for approximately four hours while emergency personnel and investigators worked at the scene and crews cleared the area.
As authorities continue reviewing the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision, additional information may be released as the investigation progresses. For those who knew and loved David Wayne Slone, the crash marks a painful and unexpected loss.
Slone’s death leaves behind memories for his loved ones and those who knew him. At 27, his life was cut short in a tragic highway collision, and his family and friends now face the difficult task of mourning his passing and remembering the life he lived.
