PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The motorcyclist whodied on Interstate-5 in Portland just south of the Marquam Bridge on Friday was identified as 60-year-old Jason A. Doherty, of Newberg, authorities said.
According to the Portland Police Bureau, Doherty was riding a 2002 Harley-Davidson motorcycle with a sidecar southbound on I-5 leading up to the accident. He took a left turn off the Marquam Bridge before the motorcycle “suddenly veered at a sharp angle,” left the travel lane and struck a highway barrier.
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After a response from both Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue crews, who happened to be passing by, and Portland Fire and Rescue, life-saving measures were attempted, but Doherty ultimately died at the scene, officials said.
The crash occurred after 6 p.m. near the 299A/Lake Oswego exit of I-5 and lanes were reopened around 10:30 p.m. Friday night…