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Motorcyclist dies after being struck by a commercial motor vehicle on SR 395 in Umatilla County (Photo) - 03/21/18

On Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at approximately 2:15PM, Oregon State Police responded to the report of a commercial motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on SR 395 near milepost 12, which is the overpass for I-84 in Umatilla County.

The investigation revealed a 2001 Harley Davidson motorcycle operated by 40 year old Jason Wesley BLANKENSHIP, from Stanfield was southbound on SR 395 crossing the overpass for I-84 when a 2006 Freightliner semi towing an agricultural use trailer operated by 41 year old Roberto RODRIGUEZ-DIAZ from Umatilla pulled into BLANKENSHIP's path of travel. BLANKENSHIP struck the semi and trailer and was declared deceased at the scene. The SR 395 and the exit were closed for approximately 3 ?1/2 hours while the investigation was completed. Inattentive driving and failure to obey a traffic control device on the part of RODRIGUEZ-DIAZ are being considered as factors in this crash. The investigation is continuing and will be forwarded to the Umatilla County District Attorney for consideration.

The Oregon State Police were assisted by Stanfield Police Department, Umatilla County Fire District #1 and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

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