Salem Man Loses Life In Interstate 5 Crash

Fatal crash about 3 miles south of Wilsonville

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(CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore.) - A motorcyclist and a commercial vehicle crashed on Interstate 5 near milepost 281, just south of the French Prairie Rest Area, Monday morning, September 26, about 6:30.

According to Oregon State Police, preliminary investigation revealed a 1990 Honda motorcycle was traveling northbound on Interstate 5 when it encountered slowing traffic ahead of it.

The motorcyclist changed lanes, lost control, and was ejected from his motorcycle.

The rider, 50-year old Timothy C Bagley, of Salem, was struck by a northbound 2016 Mack truck tractor towing double trailers. Mr. Bagley was pronounced deceased on scene.

The driver of the truck, 43-year old Lowell S Troyer, of Halsey, was not injured.

The slow lane of Interstate 5 was closed for several hours while the investigation was conducted. OSP was assisted by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Aurora Fire, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Source: OSP