Oct. 5, 2026, 11:58 a.m. PT
A 42-year-old man from Cottage Grove died following a motorcycle crash in eastern Lane County on Oct. 4.
Lane County Sheriff's Office deputies arrived at the intersection of Waldo Lake Road and Shadow Bay Access Road at 4:40 p.m. after receiving reports of a single motorcycle accident. Authorities confirmed the rider was unconscious and injured upon their arrival, according to LCSO spokesperson Levi McKenny.
Emergency medical services transported the victim to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The incident caused temporary lane closures as deputies conducted an investigation, which is ongoing. Heavy tow response was required to clear the motorcycle from the roadway. Witnesses reported the bike was traveling westbound prior to the crash.
No additional injuries or vehicles were reported in the incident, according to authorities.