Two-vehicle crash on Highway 39 kills 71-year-old Bonanza driver at milepost 2

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Bonanza, Oregon
Highway 39
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Bonanza Oregon in Bonanza, Oregon: A two‑vehicle crash occurred on Highway 39 near milepost 2 in Klamath County, Oregon, on Tuesday, June 16, at 11:21 a.m. A 71‑year‑old Bonanza woman driving a silver Chrysler PT Cruiser was killed when her vehicle struck a southbound white Kia Sedona driven by Fatima Abrica Torres of Merrill. The driver of the Kia and two juvenile passengers suffered minor injuries. The highway remained closed for about 30 minutes during the investigation.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Lenayah Priscilla King Driver Fatal
Fatima Abrica Torres Driver Injured
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Injured

Original reporting

Two-vehicle crash on Highway 39 kills 71-year-old Bonanza driver at milepost 2

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