White City, Oregon- On Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 5:16 p.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 140, near milepost 8, in Jackson County.
The preliminary investigation revealed that an eastbound Peterbilt (commercial motor vehicle) CMV and trailer, operated by Ronald R. Lacy (47) of Eagle Point, was attempting to make a left turn onto Brownsboro Rd. At the same time, an eastbound Jeep Compass, operated by Trinity H. Sanchez (24) of Klamath Falls, crossed over the double yellow line in a no-passing zone and attempted to pass the Peterbilt. As a result, the Jeep struck the rear of the Peterbilt CMV during the attempted pass.
Tragically, Sanchez, the operator of the Jeep, was declared deceased at the scene. Ronald R. Lacy, the operator of the Peterbilt, reportedly did not sustain any injuries.
The highway was impacted for approximately 5 hours during the on-scene investigation. The Oregon State Police received assistance from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, Eagle Point Police Department, Lake Creek Rural Fire District, U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement, and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT).
Source: OSP
