Driver charged with DUII, manslaughter for Linn County crash that killed motorcycle rider

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Albany, Oregon
Highway 164
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Incident type
Crash, Motorcycle, DUI

Summary

Motorcycle Crash Albany Oregon in Albany, Oregon: A driver was arrested for DUII and second‐degree manslaughter after a crash on Highway 164 near milepost 7 in Linn County. The collision, which occurred around 10 p.m. Saturday, involved a green Dodge Ram driven by Jason Jones and a red Honda motorcycle ridden by Christopher Adam Brown. Brown was pronounced dead at the scene; Jones sustained no injuries.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Christopher Adam Brown Driver Fatal
Jason Jones Driver Unknown

Original reporting

Driver charged with DUII, manslaughter for Linn County crash that killed motorcycle rider

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