Serious Motorcycle Crash on Hwy. 101, March 9

Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into Saturday evenings, March 7, serious injury motorcycle crash on Hwy. 101 near milepost 122 – in the Salishan area, south of Lincoln City. Early information indicates that at approximately 7:20 p.m., a 2005 Honda CRV, operated by ALEXANDRIA TIPTON, 33, of Salem, was turning north onto highway 101 from Gleneden Beach Loop near Salishan. A 2004, Yamaha Motorcycle, being driven by JASON TAYLOR, 42, of Salem, was southbound on highway 101 when the CRV turned in front of it. TAYLOR, and his female passenger were transported to the Salem Hospital with serious injuries. The operator of the CRV was cited for making a dangerous left turn. Both north and southbound lanes were closed for approximately one hour.