Alcohol consumption is being considered a factor in a motorcycle accident Tuesday morning that took the life of a Boardman man.
Oregon State Police troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a motorcyclist down at the Interstate 84/Highway 730 interchange.
According to Sgt. Seth Cooney, a 2002 Harley Davidson, operated by William R. Brooks, 58, of Boardman, had been traveling westbound on Highwy 730 when he attempted to take the westbound on-ramp onto Interstate 84.
Preliminary investigation indicates Brooks passed the on-ramp entrance and attempted to navigate through the median in an attempt to re-enter the on-ramp. Brooks was ejected when his motorcycle struck a culvert and discovered by a passing motorist who called 911.
Upon emergency crews arriving on scene, Brooks was pronounced deceased. Alcohol consumption is being considered as a contributing factor. OSP was assisted by Boardman Fire and Ambulance, Morrow County Sheriff’s Department and the Oregon Department of Transportation.
The investigation is continuing.
