Oregon State Police say a 52-year-old Florence woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 58 early Wednesday.
OSP troopers and emergency personnel responded to the two-vehicle crash near Milepost 26 just after 1 a.m. Wednesday, reports said.
Preliminary investigation revealed an eastbound Honda Civic, operated by Ellen Fiske, 52, of Florence, crossed over into the oncoming lane and struck a Peterbilt commercial motor vehicle, operated by Travis Murphy,48, of Klamath Falls.
Fiske sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. Murphy was not injured.
Highway 58 was closed for approximately two hours and lanes were restricted for an additional five hours.
OSP was assisted by Lowell Fire Department and ODOT.
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