Fatal Crash on I-84 in Baker County claims life of Island City man

By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Thursday, May 19th, 2022 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

BAKER COUNTY – (Release for Oregon State Police) On May 17, 2022 at approximately 4:24 PM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a motorcycle crash on Interstate 84 near milepost 304.

Preliminary investigation revealed a westbound Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG, operated by John Atwood (74) of Island City, exited at the 304 off-ramp, and for unknown reasons lost control, striking the guardrail.

Atwood sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

Exit 304 was closed for approximately 3 hours.

OSP was assisted by Baker City Police Department and ODOT.