Two Vehicle Motorcycle Crash, June 29

A Marion County man and woman were injured when the motorcycle they were riding was struck from behind by another vehicle on Highway 99E approximately 1 mile south of Woodburn. According to Lt. Steve Duvall, on June 27, 2015 at about 2:45 PM, OSP and other emergency personnel responded to the report a motor vehicle crash with multiple injuries on Highway 99E near milepost 34 that had all traffic blocked. Preliminary information indicates Daniel Meija-Romero, age 20, of Woodburn, was operating a 1997 Ford van northbound on Highway 99E behind Randy Epperly, age 48, of Hubbard and Nancy Sabelieff, age 42, of Aurora, who were on a 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle. Epperly slowed or stopped his motorcycle in the northbound lane due to heavy traffic. Based on witness statements, Meija-Romero reportedly did not slow down with traffic then suddenly swerved left and struck the motorcycle and both riders. Both Epperly and Sabelieff were wearing helmets. Epperly sustained minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to Salem Hospital where he was treated and released. Sabelieff sustained serious injuries. She was transported to the Salem Hospital where she was admitted for treatment. Meija-Romero was not injured.