FATAL CRASH ON HWY 138E - DOUGLAS COUNTY

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Oregon State Police


On Monday, July 19, 2021 at approximately 12:30 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy 138E near mile post 33.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Subaru Forrester, operated by Manas Sanyal (54) of Wisconsin, was westbound and attempted to turn left into a roadside pull out when it was struck by an also westbound Honda motorcycle operated by Joseph Laurance (71) of Winston.

Laurance sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

Sanyal was not injured.

OSP was assisted by Glide Fire Department and ODOT.




Comments

  1. UnknownJuly 20, 2021 at 3:13 PM

    I think ODOT should put signs down the highway to remind drivers you CAN NOT turn left on a double yellow line. That driver should have been issued a citation.

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  2. oldcat55July 21, 2021 at 8:57 PM

    Both drivers were at fault. You can not pass a vehicle on a solid yellow either.

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