Hwy. 58 Fatal, Lane Co.
Lane County, Ore. 15 June 24- On Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 3:08 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Hwy 58, near milepost 46, in Lane County. The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Ford F-350, operated by Will Ed Bryson Jr. (77) of Klamath Falls, left the roadway for unknown reasons and struck a tree. The operator of the Ford (W. Bryson) was declared deceased while in transport to an area hospital. The passenger of the Ford, Lynda Ellen Bryson (78) of Klamath Falls, was transported by ground ambulance and life-flighted to an area hospital. The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by Oakridge Fire and ODOT.
Hwy. 86 Fatal, Baker Co.
Baker County, Ore. 14 June 24- On Friday, June 14, 2024, at 9:55 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single motorcycle crash on Hwy-86, near milepost 30, in Baker County. The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by Scott Douglas Moss (66) of Boise (ID), failed to negotiate a left-hand turn and left the roadway. The Harley traveled approximately 100 feet along the shoulder and 30 feet down an embankment, ejecting both operator and passenger. The motorcycle came to rest partially on top of the operator. The passenger on the Harley, Joan Gayle Moss (68) of Boise (ID), was declared deceased at the scene. The operator of the Harley (S. Moss) was life-flighted due to injuries. The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Baker County Sheriff’s Office and ODOT.