RICHLAND, OR — A motorcycle crash on Highway 86 near milepost 31 resulted in serious injuries for the rider on September 14, 2026, at 9:44 a.m.
Oregon State Police confirmed that Lance H. Madden, 55, of Loveland, Ohio, was riding a silver BMW motorcycle eastbound when he lost control while navigating a left turn. The motorcycle veered into the gravel shoulder, flipped, and tumbled down a 20-foot embankment toward the river.
Emergency responders from Baker County Search and Rescue performed a rope rescue to recover Madden. He was transported via Life Flight to an area hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The incident prompted lane closures on Highway 86, impacting traffic for approximately two hours as authorities conducted their investigation.
OSP received assistance from the Baker County Sheriff’s Office, Baker County Search and Rescue, Richland Ambulance, and the Oregon Department of Transportation.