Newberg motorcyclist who died after solo crash on I-5 near Marquam Bridge identified

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Portland, Oregon
southbound Interstate 5 near the Marquam Bridge, exit 299A/Lake Oswego
Incident type
Motorcycle, Crash

Summary

Motorcycle Crash Portland Oregon in Portland, Oregon: A 60-year-old Newberg man, Jason A. Doherty, died in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on southbound Interstate 5 near the Marquam Bridge in Portland, Oregon on Friday, June 19. He was riding a 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle with a sidecar when, after negotiating a left turn off the Marquam Bridge, the motorcycle suddenly veered at a sharp angle out of the lane of travel for an unknown reason and struck the jersey barrier. Portland police responded at 6:18 p.m. and Portland Fire & Rescue performed lifesaving measures before the rider was determined to be dead at the scene. No other vehicles were involved.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Jason A. Doherty Driver Fatal

Original reporting

Newberg motorcyclist who died after solo crash on I-5 near Marquam Bridge identified

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