Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Thursday afternoon's fatal traffic crash involving a motorcycle and sport utility vehicle that occurred southwest of Grants Pass. The names of both operators will be released Friday.
According to Sergeant Tyler Lee, preliminary information indicates on October 16, 2014 at approximately 4:30 p.m., a Nissan Xterra sport utility vehicle was northbound on Demaray Drive turning left onto Hubbard Lane. According to witnesses, a Honda motorcycle operated by a 35-year old male was passing vehicles northbound at a high rate of speed when it crashed into the left rear of the turning Nissan.
The motorcycle was pronounced deceased at the scene. He was wearing a protective helmet.
The Nissan's operator was not injured.
OSP troopers from the Grants Pass work site are continuing the investigation. Senior Trooper Josh Quick is the lead investigator.
OSP was assisted at the scene by local fire and emergency responders.
No other information for release at this time.
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According to Sergeant Tyler Lee, preliminary information indicates on October 16, 2014 at approximately 4:30 p.m., a Nissan Xterra sport utility vehicle was northbound on Demaray Drive turning left onto Hubbard Lane. According to witnesses, a Honda motorcycle operated by a 35-year old male was passing vehicles northbound at a high rate of speed when it crashed into the left rear of the turning Nissan.
The motorcycle was pronounced deceased at the scene. He was wearing a protective helmet.
The Nissan's operator was not injured.
OSP troopers from the Grants Pass work site are continuing the investigation. Senior Trooper Josh Quick is the lead investigator.
OSP was assisted at the scene by local fire and emergency responders.
No other information for release at this time.
Photograph - Oregon State Police
### www.oregon.gov/OSP ###