GILLIAM COUNTY, OR - The Oregon State Police (OSP) reports that on Friday, May 24, 2024, at 3:36 p.m., OSP responded to a single-vehicle crash on Hwy-19, near milepost 17, in Gilliam County.
The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by James Nicholas Braithwaite (58) of Pasco (WA), left the roadway for unknown reasons and went down a steep embankment.
The operator of the Harley Davidson (Braithwaite) was declared deceased at the scene.
The highway was impacted for approximately an hour during the on-scene investigation.
OSP was assisted by the Gilliam County Sheriff's Office, North Gilliam County Fire and Rescue, and ODOT.
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