According to the Oregon State Police, the grisly wreck was reported on State Route 18 near milepost 27 at around 7:07 p.m. on June 15
Polk County, AZ – A motorcyclist was killed in a traffic collision Sunday evening on Highway 18 in Polk County.
According to the Oregon State Police, the grisly wreck was reported on State Route 18 near milepost 27 at around 7:07 p.m. on June 15.
Reportedly, an eastbound Freightliner commercial motor vehicle and trailer made a left hand turn into a gravel lot and entered the path of a westbound Kawasaki ZX-18 motorcycle.
The Kawasaki slammed into the side of the Freightliner.
The rider was died at the scene while the driver of the car suffered no injuries.
The name of the deceased was not immediately disclosed.
The roadway was impacted for about three hours das officers investigate the scene.
No further information about the incident was provided.
An investigation is ongoing.