Oregon State Police are continuing the investigation into Sunday afternoon’s, May 3, fatal motorcycle crash on Highway 42S at milepost 7.5 near Bandon. According to OSP Sergeant Dave Aydelotte, at approximately 3:25 p.m., a 1997 Ford F-150 pickup stopped on Lampa Lane attempted to pull out onto Highway 42S but turned into the path of an oncoming motorcycle that was westbound. The motorcycle, a 2006 Honda CBR, swerved but was unable to avoid the pickup and impacted it behind the drivers side door near the front of the bed. The driver of the motorcycle, identified as WILLIAM LOVE, 46, of Coquille, was transported to an area hospital and is expected to survive his injuries. The female passenger on the motorcycle, identified as 34-year-old CARRIE MURRAY, of Portland, was transported to an area hospital and later pronounced deceased by medical personnel. The driver of the Ford pickup, identified as SHELLY CORBIT, 47, of Cottage Grove, was not injured and was issued a citation for Driving While Suspended – Violation, with additional charges pending. OSP is continuing the investigation into this crash. The passenger in the pickup was not injured.
