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Gresham, Ore.— Yesterday at approximately 3:30 p.m., police responded to a collision involving a motorcycle on NE Burnside Rd. and Oregon Trail Center. The motorcycle was travelling westbound on NE Burnside Rd. when it collided with a vehicle that had been travelling eastbound and was turning into Oregon Trail Center. The motorcyclist was deceased at the scene. The driver of the vehicle is cooperating with investigators.
The motorcycle rider is identified as 19-year-old Henry Sweeney of Gresham. The driver of the vehicle is 81-year-old Mary Bean of Fairview.
Police are still investigating the collision. No arrests or citations have been issued at this time. If you know anything about the collision you are asked to call the Gresham Police Tip Line at 503.618.2719.