On January 13, 2018 at about 6:15pm, OSP Troopers along with Clackamas County SO Deputies responded to the report of a two vehicle collision on US 26 near milepost 47, just east of Rhododendron. Preliminary investigation revealed a white 2003 Chrysler Town and Country van, operated by Robert E. WALSH, age 54 of Gresham was traveling westbound on US 26. While negotiating a curve, WALSH crossed over into the eastbound lane of travel and collided with a silver 2003 Harley Davidson motorcycle. The operator of the Harley Davidson, a 71 year old male, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The passenger, a 70 year old female , from Hillsboro sustained serious injuries and was taken by air ambulance to Emanuel Hospital. At the time of the collision the operator and passenger were wearing helmets. WALSH was taken into custody for Manslaughter II, Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, and Assault II.
