CLATSOP COUNTY, OR - On Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 2:06 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Hwy 202, near milepost 15, in Clatsop County.
The preliminary investigation indicated an westbound Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by David Adam Williams (50) of Rainier, was negotiating a curve when it lost control and laid down. An eastbound Chevy Colorado, operated by Rachel Ann Jimenez (32) of Forest Grove, entered the eastbound shoulder to avoid colliding with the Harley Davidson. A westbound Indian Scout, operated by Nathaniel Roger McCord (68) of Scappoose, attempted to avoid other vehicles, lost control and laid down. The operator of the Indian was ejected from the motorcycle and collided with the Chevy.
The operator of the Indian (McCord) was declared deceased at the scene.
The operator of the Harley Davidson (D. Williams) and passenger, Janet Christine Williams (57) of St. Helens, suffered reportedly minor injuries.
The operator of the Chevy (Jimenez) was reportedly not injured.
The highway was impacted for approximately four hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is on-going with speed being considered as a primary factor.
OSP was assisted by the Clatsop County Sheriff's Office, Olney Fire Department, and ODOT.
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