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News brief: Toledo resident dies after motorcycle crash in Oregon

By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter

A 70-year-old Toledo man is dead following a motorcycle accident in southern Oregon after he lost control in a curve and struck four orange construction barrels and then a concrete barrier.

Oregon State Police reported yesterday it happened about 2 p.m. on Sunday on Interstate 5 near Siskiyou Summit.

William R. Larson was taken to Rogue Regional Medical Center by ambulance, but pronounced deceased upon his arrival at the hospital, according to Oregon State Police.

Preliminary information indicates a 2004 Yamaha motorcycle was traveling northbound on Interstate 5 negotiating a right hand curve when the rider lost control, according to police.

One lane of northbound was closed for two hours while the investigation was conducted. It is believed speed is a contributing factor. The investigation is ongoing, according to police.