On May 17, 2022 at approximately 4:24 PM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a motorcycle crash on Interstate 84 near milepost 304. Preliminary investigation revealed a westbound Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG, operated by John Atwood (74) of Island City, exited at the 304 off-ramp, and for unknown reasons lost control, striking the guardrail. Atwood sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. Exit 304 was closed for approximately 3 hours. OSP was assisted by Baker City Police Department and ODOT.
