Marion County, OR – A Salem man was killed early Sunday in a motorcycle versus vehicle crash in Marion County, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said the crash occurred at approximately 3:15 a.m. on September 14 near the 6400 block of Ganon St SE. When first responders arrived, they found that the motorcycle rider, Zachariah Brown, 44, of Salem, had sustained fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to investigators, the driver of the involved vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with authorities. The Marion County CRASH Team is handling the investigation to determine the cause of the collision.
The Sheriff’s Office expressed condolences to Brown’s family and loved ones, adding that Marion County Fire Department and Marion County Public Works assisted at the crash site.
Authorities have not released additional details on what may have led to the collision. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
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