Lane Co. Motorcycle Fatality, May 14

Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into the cause of Monday evening’s fatal motorcycle crash in the Veneta area that resulted in the death of an adult male. On May 12, 2014 at approximately 6:20 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s Office requested OSP investigate a fatal motorcycle crash in Veneta. The crash occurred approximately 5:40 p.m. when a 1997 Honda motorcycle operated by ROSS JOHN STANG, age 29, from Veneta, was westbound on Bolton Hill Road near 8th Street. STANG failed to safely negotiate through a right curve, traveled across the eastbound lane and struck a curb. STANG was ejected from the motorcycle.  Despite life saving measures taken by firefighters from Lane Fire Authority. STANG was pronounced deceased at the scene. He was wearing a protective helmet.