Three-Injury Prineville Motorcycle Collision Under Investigation (Photo) -03/03/25

PRINEVILLE, Ore. -- On February 28, 2025, at approximately 11:19 p.m., the Prineville Police Department responded to a reported motor vehicle crash involving two motorcycles at the intersection of SE 5th Street and SE Fairview Street. Upon arrival, officers determined that two off-road motorcycles had collided. Neither vehicle was registered with the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles.

 

Three adults sustained significant injuries in the crash. Emergency personnel provided medical aid at the scene, and all three individuals were transported to the hospital. One victim was airlifted to St. Charles Medical Center in Bend with critical injuries.

 

Alcohol is being investigated as a possible factor in the crash.

 

The Prineville Police Department was assisted at the scene by the Crook County Sheriff's Office, Oregon State Police, Crook County Fire and Rescue, and the City of Prineville Public Works Department.

 

The investigation remains open and ongoing.

 

The Prineville Police Department urges all motorists to drive sober and stay safe.