JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OR - On Friday, May 2, 2025, at 9:08 a.m., Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 199, near milepost 35, in Josephine County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by William Robert Murhpy (37) of Cave Junction, crossed over the northbound lane, entered a pullout area, and left the improved portion of the roadway. The operator traveled into a ditch and struck a tree.
The operator (Murphy) was declared deceased at the scene.
The highway was impacted for approximately one hour during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by the Illinois Valley Fire Department and ODOT.
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