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Gresham, Ore.— On Oct. 14 at 5:57 p.m. police responded to a collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle on Highway 26 at SE 11th St. Police and medical personnel arrived on scene and found that the motorcycle rider was seriously injured. He was transported to the hospital by helicopter with life threatening injuries.
According to witnesses, the vehicle was travelling eastbound on Highway 26 and began turning on to SE 11th St. The motorcycle was travelling westbound and struck the vehicle.
The driver of the vehicle is identified as Katherine Lankins, 33, of Gresham. The motorcycle rider is identified as Phillip Reed, 19, of Gresham. Lankins remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.
Anyone who witnessed or has information about the collision is asked to call the Gresham Police at 503.618.2719.