According to OSP, the deadly motorcycle crash happened at about 7 a.m. on May 29, on Highway 26, at the intersection with Dover Lane, south of Madras.
Jefferson County OR – The Oregon State Police has identified the motorcyclist who died after colliding with a pickup truck on Highway 26 in Jefferson County Thursday morning.
OSP identified the deceased rider as Scott Anthony Pradmore, 34, of Madras
Authorities said Pradmore was riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle southbound when he attempted a pass on the left side of a southbound Dodge Ram 2500 and trailer.
The motorcycle crashed into the trailer as the Dodge made the left turn onto Dover Lane.
Pradmore died at the scene.
The driver of the Dodge, Aaron Christopher Chappel, 22, of Bend, was not injured.
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Jefferson County, OR – A motorcyclist was killed on Highway 26 in Jefferson County, according to the Oregon State Police.
According to OSP, the deadly motorcycle crash happened at about 7 a.m. on May 29, on Highway 26, at the intersection with Dover Lane, south of Madras.
OSP said a Dodge Ram 2500 and trailer was southbound on Highway 26 and the driver began to make a left-hand turn onto Dover Lane.
A man on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle attempted to pass on the left side of the pickup and crashed into the trailer as the pickup made the turn.
The rider was pronounced dead at the scene.
No one else was injured in the incident.
The crash remains under investigation.