On March 28, 2016 at about 10:45AM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a single vehicle motorcycle crash on Highway 234 near milepost 4 (Sam's Valley Highway, just east of Gold Hill).
Preliminary investigation revealed the male rider was operating a 2014 BMW motorcycle eastbound on Highway 234 and for unknown reasons, left the roadway and struck a tree. Ground ambulance transported the rider, Scott M HAYNES, age 61, of Medford, to a nearby landing zone for an air ambulance which was enroute. Prior to HAYNES being transferred to the air ambulance, he died from his injuries.
This is an ongoing investigation. Any persons who may have witnessed the crash are asked to contact OSP at 541-440-3333. More information will be released when it becomes available.
Preliminary investigation revealed the male rider was operating a 2014 BMW motorcycle eastbound on Highway 234 and for unknown reasons, left the roadway and struck a tree. Ground ambulance transported the rider, Scott M HAYNES, age 61, of Medford, to a nearby landing zone for an air ambulance which was enroute. Prior to HAYNES being transferred to the air ambulance, he died from his injuries.
This is an ongoing investigation. Any persons who may have witnessed the crash are asked to contact OSP at 541-440-3333. More information will be released when it becomes available.