A 35-year-old man from Molalla passed away Saturday in a collision on Highway 213, as reported by Oregon State Police on Monday.
According to police, an initial investigation suggests that Kenneth Jay Isaksen was riding a Harley Davidson Low Rider S motorcycle heading north near milepost 10 when he crossed the center line for reasons unclear and collided with a southbound Ford Explorer.
Police confirmed Isaksen was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Ford Explorer was being driven by a 15-year-old boy, along with two passengers: a 37-year-old woman and a 7-year-old girl, all from Molalla. They sustained minor injuries and were transported to a hospital for care.
The highway remained closed for about four hours as the police conducted their investigation.
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