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Deputies Investigate Fatal Traffic Crash On SW Scholls Ferry Road - 06/16/26

On Monday, June 15, 2026, at about 4:45 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a traffic crash on SW Scholls Ferry Road near the intersection of SW Hillsboro Highway (219), between an SUV and a motorcycle.

 

Investigators learned the motorcycle rider was heading down SW Scholls Ferry Road when they crashed into a Mercedes SUV turning onto SW Hillsboro Highway. Witnesses attempted life-saving efforts but were unsuccessful. Medical personnel declared the rider deceased shortly after arriving.

 

The Medical Examiner identified the rider as 32-year-old Brandon Henderson of Albany. Brandon’s family has been notified of his death and has asked for privacy.

 

The driver of the Mercedes SUV is cooperating with the investigation, and no arrests have been made. The Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team (CART) is investigating.

 

If you witnessed this crash and have not spoken to investigators, please contact the Sheriff's Office through non-emergency dispatch at 5030-629-0111 and reference case number 50-26-8358. 

Deputies Investigate Fatal Traffic Crash On SW Scholls Ferry Road - 06/16/26

On Monday, June 15, 2026, at about 4:45 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a traffic crash on SW Scholls Ferry Road near the intersection of SW Hillsboro Highway (219), between an SUV and a motorcycle.

 

Investigators learned the motorcycle rider was heading down SW Scholls Ferry Road when they crashed into a Mercedes SUV turning onto SW Hillsboro Highway. Witnesses attempted life-saving efforts but were unsuccessful. Medical personnel declared the rider deceased shortly after arriving.

 

The Medical Examiner identified the rider as 32-year-old Brandon Henderson of Albany. Brandon’s family has been notified of his death and has asked for privacy.

 

The driver of the Mercedes SUV is cooperating with the investigation, and no arrests have been made. The Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team (CART) is investigating.

 

If you witnessed this crash and have not spoken to investigators, please contact the Sheriff's Office through non-emergency dispatch at 5030-629-0111 and reference case number 50-26-8358.