Fatal Accident in Malheur Co., May 5

Oregon State Police troopers are continuing the investigation into Sunday’s, May 3, fatal motorcycle crash on Highway 95 near milepost 39 in Malueur County. Preliminary information indicates that on May 3, at approximately 10:38 a.m., a black 2011 Harley Davidson motorcycle being driven by DINO E. MOSCHETTI, 55, of Pleasanton CA, was southbound on highway 95 and attempted to overtake a 1990 Peterbilt water truck. As the Peterbilt, being driven by MICHAEL E. RAINE, 75, of Jordan Valley, made a left turn onto a private road the motorcycle crashed into the back of the truck. The driver of the motorcycle was transported to a Boise Idaho area hospital by air ambulance where he later died. The driver and 16-year-old passenger in the Peterbilt water truck were not injured during the crash. OSP is continuing the investigation.