Motorcyclist Killed in Friday AM Crash with Semi on Interstate 5 in Central Point
A motorcyclist was killed late last week when they crashed their bike while riding recklessly during a rainstorm on Interstate 5 in the Central Point area.
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office reports the fatal crash occurred on I-5 near milepost 34 on Friday morning.
Approximately two minutes before the crash, a sheriff's deputy clocked the motorcycle traveling north on I-5 in excess of 100 miles per hour. There were also multiple witnesses who reported the motorcyclist riding recklessly.
The deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop by activating his lights and siren, but the motorcyclist continued at a high rate of speed before crashing into a semi-truck at 10:53 a.m..
Jackson County Fire District #3 and Mercy Flights responded and pronounced the rider deceased at the scene. Investigators said the identity of the decedent would be released after next of kin was notified.
All further information will come from the Oregon State Police.
Posted on 12/16/24 6:14AM by Sam Marsh
