Sisters man killed in Highway 97 wreck

Sisters resident David J. Gasiorowski, 18, died Monday, July 26, in a collision on Highway 97 about 34 miles north of Klamath Falls.

According to Oregon State Police reports, Gasiorowski was driving a 1999 Lexus northbound when he drifted off onto the shoulder of the road, overcorrected and crossed into the southbound lane.

The Lexus struck a 1993 Freightliner Pacific Power and Light utility vehicle.

Gasiorowski was pronounced dead as he was being airlifted to St. Charles Medical Center.

According to OSP, driver fatigue appears to have been a factor in the accident. Gasiorowski was not wearing a seatbelt. His passenger, Eli J. Gasiorowski, 14, was wearing a seatbelt and suffered only minor injuries.

The truck driver was uninjured.

Highway 97 was partially blocked for 2-1/2 hours while OSP investigated the crash.