Gilliam County, Ore. 24 May 24- On Friday, May 24, 2024, at 3:36 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Hwy-19, near milepost 17, in Gilliam County. The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by James Nicholas Braithwaite (58) of Pasco (WA), left the roadway for unknown reasons and went down a steep embankment. The operator of the Harley Davidson (Braithwaite) was declared deceased at the scene. The highway was impacted for approximately an hour during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by the Gilliam County Sheriff’s Office, North Gilliam County Fire and Rescue, and ODOT.
