On Saturday, June 10, 2023, at approximately 11:28 A.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus bicycle crash on Hwy 221, near milepost 11.5, in Polk County. The preliminary investigation indicated a silver 2021 Ford F-350, operated by Robert Weeks (47) of McMinnville, was traveling southbound on Hwy 221 when it passed a bicyclist, Adam Joy (55) of Portland, traveling in the same direction. The bicyclist fell over, into the lane of travel, just as the F-350 passed. Even though the F-350 had slowed when passing, the rider of the bicycle was run over by the F-350 and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The operator of the Ford remained on scene and was cooperative with the investigation. The roadway was impacted for approximately 6 hours during the on-scene investigation. OSP was assisted by Yamhill and Polk County Fire Departments, Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Polk County District Attorney, Polk County ME, and ODOT.
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