David Wayne Slone , 27yrs, Chiloquin Man Killed in Highway 97 Semi-Truck Collision
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore.– A tragic head-on collision on Highway 97 in Klamath County claimed the life of a 27-year-old Chiloquin man on Sunday night, September 20, 2026. Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to the scene near milepost 255 around 9:12 p.m.
Authorities report that David Wayne Slone, driving a blue Lincoln Navigator southbound, attempted to overtake another vehicle. In the process, Slone’s SUV collided head-on with a northbound Freightliner semi-truck. The semi-truck, driven by 33-year-old Narinder Addr Singh of Yuba City, California, was towing a 53-foot trailer.
Slone was pronounced deceased at the scene. OSP indicated he was not believed to have been wearing a seatbelt. Singh sustained no injuries. A passenger in Slone’s vehicle suffered minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
The investigation into the crash, which is believed to have involved impairment and speed, closed Highway 97 for approximately four hours. OSP was supported by Chiloquin Fire and Rescue and the Oregon Department of Transportation.