PRELIMINARY INFORMATION: FATAL BICYCLE-INVOLVED TRAFFIC CRASH - HIGHWAY 47 NORTH OF MCMINNVILLE (PHOTO)
News Release from Oregon State Police
Posted on FlashAlert: August 12th, 2014 8:27 PM
Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into the cause of Tuesday afternoon's fatal bicycle-involved traffic crash that occurred along Highway 47 about two miles north of McMinnville. The names of the involved persons will be released Wednesday.
Preliminary information indicates on August 12, 2014 at approximately 5:00 p.m., an adult male was riding a bicycle along the paved northbound shoulder of Highway 47 near milepost 41. A 1999 Chevrolet van driven by an adult male was traveling northbound when it struck the bicycle from behind.
The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and pronounced deceased at the scene. He was not wearing a helmet.
The van's driver was not injured and is cooperating with investigators.
OSP troopers from the McMinnville Area Command office are investigating the fatal crash. OSP is assisted at the scene by Yamhill County Sheriff's Office, Carlton Police Department, McMinnville Fire Department, and ODOT.
OSP is keeping the Yamhill County District Attorney's office updated on the investigation. No enforcement decision at this time.
The highway has been closed and is anticipated to be re-opened about 9:00 p.m.
No additional details for release at this time. An update release will be sent Wednesday.
Photograph - Oregon State Police
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Preliminary information indicates on August 12, 2014 at approximately 5:00 p.m., an adult male was riding a bicycle along the paved northbound shoulder of Highway 47 near milepost 41. A 1999 Chevrolet van driven by an adult male was traveling northbound when it struck the bicycle from behind.
The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and pronounced deceased at the scene. He was not wearing a helmet.
The van's driver was not injured and is cooperating with investigators.
OSP troopers from the McMinnville Area Command office are investigating the fatal crash. OSP is assisted at the scene by Yamhill County Sheriff's Office, Carlton Police Department, McMinnville Fire Department, and ODOT.
OSP is keeping the Yamhill County District Attorney's office updated on the investigation. No enforcement decision at this time.
The highway has been closed and is anticipated to be re-opened about 9:00 p.m.
No additional details for release at this time. An update release will be sent Wednesday.
Photograph - Oregon State Police
### www.oregon.gov/OSP ###
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