BAKER COUNTY, OR - Oregon State Police report that on Friday, June 14, 2024, at 9:55 a.m., OSP responded to a single motorcycle crash on Hwy 86, near milepost 30, in Baker County.
The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by Scott Douglas Moss (66) of Boise (ID), failed to negotiate a left-hand turn and left the roadway.
The Harley traveled approximately 100 feet along the shoulder and 30 feet down an embankment, ejecting both operator and passenger. The motorcycle came to rest partially on top of the operator.
The passenger on the Harley, Joan Gayle Moss (68) of Boise (ID), was declared deceased at the scene.
The operator of the Harley (S. Moss) was life-flighted due to injuries.
The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by the Baker County Sheriff's Office and ODOT.
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