Eagle Point man dies in crash on Highway 234 Saturday night

Taylar Ansures June 12, 2023

Last Updated: June 12, 2023

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Oregon State Police says one person is dead after two vehicles crashed on Highway 234 in Jackson County Saturday night.

According to OSP, Dustin C. Alioto, 34 of Eagle Point, was driving a black Silverado when he crossed into oncoming traffic. Alioto’s vehicle grazed a red Kia before crashing into a white Silverado head-on.

Alioto was declared dead at the scene.

The driver of the white Silverado was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.

OSP says the road was impacted for around 4 hours during the investigation.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Taylar Ansures June 12, 2023

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Taylar Ansures is a producer and reporter for NBC5 News. Taylar is from Redding, California and went to California State University, Chico. After graduating, she joined KRCR News Channel 7 in Redding as a morning producer. She moved to Southern Oregon in 2022 to be closer to family and became KTVL News 10’s digital producer. Taylar is currently finishing her Master's Degree in Professional Creative Writing through the University of Denver. In her free time, Taylar frequents independent bookstores and explores hiking trails across Southern Oregon and Northern California.