SERIOUS INJURY MOTORCYCLE CRASH - HIGHWAY 211 IN EAGLE CREEK AREA (PHOTOS)
Posted: May 3rd, 2010 10:56 AM
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A north Portland man was seriously injured Sunday afternoon along Highway 211 in the Eagle Creek area when he was ejected from his motorcycle while trying to pass a vehicle preparing to turn. This crash is a reminder during "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month" for all travelers and motorcycle operators to drive safely and remember the rules of the road.
According to Oregon State Police (OSP) Trooper Scott McLeod, on May 2, 2010 at approximately 4:00 p.m. a 1975 Harley Davidson operated by RUSSELL DEAN MATHEWS, age 62, from north Portland, was following a vehicle preparing to stop and turn left onto Judd Road. MATHEWS attempted to pass the turning vehicle using the right side of the highway when the motorcycle's front tire went off the abrupt pavement edge. The motorcycle continued down the steep embankment, flipping and ejecting MATHEWS.
MATHEWS was wearing a protective helmet and received serious injuries. He was transported by LifeFlight to Legacy Emanuel Hospital.
OSP was assisted at the scene by Boring Fire Department and AMR ambulance.
A recent announcement from Governor Ted Kulongoski designated May as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month". Oregon is joining with other federal, state and local highway safety and law enforcement organizations in a nationwide campaign designed to raise awareness about sharing the road with motorcyclists.
More information about "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month" is available on ODOT's website at http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/COMM/nr10042301.shtml .For more information about "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month", contact Christine Miles at (503) 969-1107.
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