On Sunday July 7, 2024 at 3:30 p.m., the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office and Bonanza Fire, along with Sprague River Ambulance were dispatched to a single vehicle rollover in the area of 20886 East Langell Valley Road. A Sheriff deputy and an OSP trooper were in the area assisting with a brush fire and responded to the scene of the reported crash arriving minutes after being dispatched. Upon arrival they assisted in providing medical care to the driver, later identified as Ellyanna Wierleske (18 years of age). She had been the sole occupant of the car and had suffered traumatic injuries during the crash.
Ellyanna Wierleske was transported to Sky Lakes Medical Center and was later flown to Saint Charles Medical Center in Bend, OR. It was later learned she succumbed to her injuries.
The investigation into the crash continues with the assistance of a reconstruction by the Oregon State Police. Initial investigation reveals that excessive speed was a contributing factor.
All emergency responders offer condolences to the family for their tragic loss.