Trail, Oregon– In a devastating incident outside of Trail, a 21-year-old motorcyclist lost his life on Saturday, March 16, following a head-on collision with a passenger truck. Authorities say that out of respect for their privacy, the name of the deceased will not be disclosed.
The distressing event unfolded when ECSO Dispatch received a call reporting a motor vehicle crash at 12:53 p.m. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies rushed to the scene located at mile marker 8 of Elk Creek Road. Despite valiant life-saving efforts, the motorcyclist succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Speed is suspected to have played a role in the tragic outcome.
Jackson County’s Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction (STAR) team mobilized to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident. Initial assessments indicate that a 2022 Yamaha motorcycle, traveling southbound on Elk Creek Road, veered off course, failing to navigate a curve in the roadway.
Subsequently, the motorcycle entered the northbound lane, colliding head-on with a 2018 Chevy Colorado. The driver of the truck cooperated fully with authorities, and impairment has been ruled out as a factor in the collision.
Comprised of investigators from JCSO, Medford Police Department, and Central Point Police Department, the STAR Team is piecing together the sequence of events leading to the crash. The investigation remains ongoing, with no further details available for release at this time.
This heartbreaking incident serves as an important reminder of the importance of cautious driving and adherence to road safety measures.
No additional information was released at this time.
Source: JCSO
