DOUGLAS COUNTY, OR -- The Oregon State Police reports that on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 1:32 p.m., OSP responded to a motorcycle crash on Hwy-101, near milepost 207, in Douglas County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by Johnny Ray Boles (43) of Notus (ID), attempted to pass in between two northbound vehicles that were occupying both the A and B lanes of travel. The Harley Davidson lost control, left the roadway, and ejected the operator into a guardrail.
The operator of the Harley Davidson (Boles) was declared deceased at the scene.
The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is believed to be unsafe passing.
OSP was assisted by Gardner Fire, Douglas County Sheriffs' Office, and ODOT.
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