On May 5th, 2016 at about 5PM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a single vehicle crash on Highway 202 west of the 47 junction (south of Clatskanie).
Preliminary investigation reveals a group of motorcyclists were traveling eastbound on Highway 202 when one of the riders failed to negotiate a corner. The motorcycle, a 2004 Harley Davidson, struck a guardrail which ejected the rider.
The rider, Peggy I AITCHISON, age 68, of Hillsboro, was declared deceased on scene by emergency personnel.
Highway 202 was closed for over three hours while the on-scene investigation was conducted. OSP was assisted by the Oregon Department of Transportation and the Mist-Birkenfeld Fire Department.
More information will be released as it becomes available.
Preliminary investigation reveals a group of motorcyclists were traveling eastbound on Highway 202 when one of the riders failed to negotiate a corner. The motorcycle, a 2004 Harley Davidson, struck a guardrail which ejected the rider.
The rider, Peggy I AITCHISON, age 68, of Hillsboro, was declared deceased on scene by emergency personnel.
Highway 202 was closed for over three hours while the on-scene investigation was conducted. OSP was assisted by the Oregon Department of Transportation and the Mist-Birkenfeld Fire Department.
More information will be released as it becomes available.