MYRTLE CREEK MAN DIES IN VEHICLE VERSUS MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT – KQEN News Radio

October 12, 2024 9:40 am.

A Myrtle Creek man died in a car-motorcycle accident Friday evening.

According to a report from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, dispatchers received a call shortly after 10:30 a.m. regarding the crash on Riddle Bypass Road near the intersection of E Street in Riddle.

Emergency services as well as fire and rescue services were on site. Officers learned that 81-year-old Warren Currier of Riddle was driving a pickup truck southbound on Riddle Bypass Road when he turned left onto E Street. As Currier turned, a collision occurred with a northbound 2024 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle driven by 20-year-old Gage Matthews.

Matthews was pronounced dead at the scene. Warren was taken to CHI Mercy Medical for treatment of his injuries.

The roadway was closed for approximately five hours while officers conducted an investigation at the scene. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could be useful to the investigation is asked to call DCSO at 440-4471 or email [email protected].

The Douglas County Medical Examiner’s Office, Riddle Fire District and Umpqua Valley Ambulance also responded to the scene.