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FATAL MOTORCYCLE CRASH ON HIGHWAY 199 IN JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OREGON

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JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OR (APRIL 25, 2022) - Oregon State Police  is reporting that on April 24, 2022 at about 12:45 P.M., OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a single vehicle crash on Highway 199 at milepost 16.

The preliminary investigation revealed a southbound green Janus motorcycle, operated by Gregory Williams (48) of Grants Pass, left the roadway and collided with the highway guardrail. Williams was ejected from the motorcycle. 

Williams sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. 

Highway 199 was reduced from three-lanes to two-lanes for approximately 3 hours following the crash.

OSP was assisted by the Illinois Valley Fire District, AMR and ODOT.

 

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