News Release from: Oregon State Police
FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH - HIGHWAY 26 EAST OF RHODODENDRON IN CLACKAMAS COUNTY
Posted: June 17th, 2013 8:47 PM
Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are on scene of Monday evening's fatal traffic crash involving a motorcycle along Highway 26 about two miles west of Rhododendron. An adult male was pronounced deceased at the scene and his name will be released Tuesday following confirmation of next of kin notification. The highway is closed in both directions with a detour in place.
Preliminary information indicates on June 17, 2013 at approximately 7:20 p.m., a motorcycle operated by the victim was eastbound on Highway 26 near milepost 46. For an unknown reason, the motorcycle traveled across the westbound lane where a witness in another vehicle slowed to avoid it. The motorcycle continued off the highway into a ditch and then hit several trees bordering the north side.
The victim was wearing a protective helmet.
OSP troopers from the Portland Area Command office are investigating the crash.
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Hoodland Fire Department and ODOT assisted at the scene. Traffic updates at www.TripCheck.com.
No photographs for release at this time.
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