Motorcyclist Killed in Crash on Highway 26 in Jefferson County
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.