CLATSOP COUNTY, OR - On Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 1:34 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Hwy-202, near milepost 15, in Clatsop County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by Gary Lee Delvin (60) of St. Helens, entered the eastbound lane after failing to negotiate a curve and struck an eastbound Lexus SUV, operated by Terry Alan Bowers (79) of Portland, head-on.
The operator of the Harley Davidson (Delvin) was declared deceased at the scene.
The operator of the Lexus (Bowers) was reportedly not injured and cooperated with investigators.
The highway was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by the Olney-Walluski Fire Department, Astoria Fire Department, Clatsop County Sheriff's Office, and ODOT.
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