On Thursday July 12, 2018 at about 5:38 PM hours, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a two vehicle crash on Highway 219 and Mahony Rd NE.
Investigation revealed that a 2000 Harley Davidson, operated by John STEWART age 75, of Port Angeles, Washington, was traveling northbound on Highway 219 when for unknown reasons the motorcycle veered into the oncoming lane hitting a 2015 International truck, operated by Finet Navan Carlos FALIG age 27, of Gresham, OR.
Stewart suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Falig was not injured.
Highway 219 was closed for five and half hours following the crash. OSP was assisted by Marion County Sheriff’s Office, St. Paul Fire and ODOT.