A local man died in a motorcycle crash earlier this week.
Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Tuesday's fatal motorcycle-involved traffic crash found by a citizen who had stopped along Highway 395 near Ukiah.
According to State Police - shortly before 1 p.m. , a citizen had stopped along the side of Highway 395 when he saw a motorcycle over the edge of the roadway.
57 year old MARK HALL PFENNING , from Bend, was traveling northbound when he lost control in a left curve. The motorcycle slid on its side across the turnout on the shoulder where it went down an embankment off the highway.
The estimated time of the crash is not confirmed, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Here's the full news release from OSP:
UPDATE: NAME RELEASED - FATAL MOTORCYCLE-INVOLVED CRASH - HIGHWAY 395 NEAR UKIAH
News Release from Oregon State Police
Posted on FlashAlert: July 16th, 2014 7:09 AM
Oregon State Police (OSP) is continuing the investigation into Tuesday's fatal motorcycle-involved traffic crash found by a citizen who had stopped along Highway 395 near Ukiah. The victim's name is released in this update.
According to Sergeant Sterling Hall, on July 15, 2014 at approximately 12:48 p.m., a citizen had stopped along the side of Highway 395 near milepost 53B when he saw a motorcycle over the edge of the roadway. Emergency responders arriving on scene confirmed there was an adult male lying near the motorcycle who was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Preliminary investigation indicates a 2009 Buel motorcycle operated by MARK HALL PFENNING, age 57, from Bend, was traveling northbound when PFENNING lost control in a left curve. The motorcycle slid on its side across the turnout on the shoulder where it went down an embankment off the highway. The estimated time of the crash is not confirmed.
OSP troopers from the Pendleton Area Command office are continuing the investigation. OSP was assisted at the scene by Ukiah Quick Response Team, Pendleton Fire and Ambulance Department, LifeFlight, and ODOT.
Photograph - Oregon State Police
ODOT recently sent a news release regarding motorcycle safety with reminders and tips for everyone traveling on our roads:
http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/COMM/Pages/nr14062401.aspx
OSP joins ODOT in urging all travelers to stay focused on safety and Drive Safely to Save Lives.
### www.oregon.gov/OSP ###
According to Sergeant Sterling Hall, on July 15, 2014 at approximately 12:48 p.m., a citizen had stopped along the side of Highway 395 near milepost 53B when he saw a motorcycle over the edge of the roadway. Emergency responders arriving on scene confirmed there was an adult male lying near the motorcycle who was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Preliminary investigation indicates a 2009 Buel motorcycle operated by MARK HALL PFENNING, age 57, from Bend, was traveling northbound when PFENNING lost control in a left curve. The motorcycle slid on its side across the turnout on the shoulder where it went down an embankment off the highway. The estimated time of the crash is not confirmed.
OSP troopers from the Pendleton Area Command office are continuing the investigation. OSP was assisted at the scene by Ukiah Quick Response Team, Pendleton Fire and Ambulance Department, LifeFlight, and ODOT.
Photograph - Oregon State Police
ODOT recently sent a news release regarding motorcycle safety with reminders and tips for everyone traveling on our roads:
http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/COMM/Pages/nr14062401.aspx
OSP joins ODOT in urging all travelers to stay focused on safety and Drive Safely to Save Lives.
### www.oregon.gov/OSP ###
