Springfield, OR – A Springfield man was killed Thursday evening in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Upper Camp Creek Road, according to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said deputies responded around 6 p.m. with fire personnel to the 39100 block of Upper Camp Creek Road after receiving reports of the crash.
According to the sheriff’s office, the motorcycle, a 2006 Suzuki SV650, left the roadway while navigating a curve and struck a guardrail. The rider, identified as 57-year-old William Sean Yoder of Springfield, was the only person on the motorcycle and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The sheriff’s office confirmed that no other vehicles were involved. The investigation into the cause of the crash remains ongoing.
This is at least the second motorcycle-related fatality reported in Lane County this summer, highlighting ongoing concerns about motorcycle safety in rural areas where winding roads can create dangerous conditions. Authorities continue to remind drivers and riders to use caution on curves and rural routes, particularly during late summer when traffic volumes are heavier.
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office has not released additional details about the crash, and no road closures were reported at the time of the incident.
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