An motorcyclist was killed Monday in Hood River County after trying to avoid lumber that had spilled onto the highway.
At approximately 12:50 p.m., the Oregon State Police out of The Dalles and emergency personnel responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 35 near milepost 62 in Hood River County.
The preliminary investigation revealed a white 2006 Chevrolet pick-up, operated by Denise J. Hilkey, 46, of Parkdale and an employee of the US Forest Service, was carrying a load of lumber. The Chevrolet was traveling southbound on Highway 35 and while negotiating a curve, the lumber in the lumber rack spilled onto the highway, partially blocking the north and southbound lanes of travel.
A gold 2006 Harley Davidson, operated David Bruce Hall, 66 of Brookings, was traveling northbound on Highway 35. Hall attempted to avoid the lumber in the roadway which resulted in a crash. At the time of the crash Hall was wearing protective equipment. Lifesaving efforts were made; however, Hall succumbed to his injuries.
