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A Junction City man died Saturday evening after crashing his motorcycle about 7 p.m. on Alvadore Road, southwest of Junction City. Authorities say the 63-year-old man lost control of the bike around a curve.
Story Published: Sep 6, 2008 at 11:59 PM PDT
It happened about 7 p.m. on Alvadore Road near Sanborn Road, southwest of Junction City, according to the Lane County Sheriff's Office.
Authorities say 63-year-old Roger D. Brooks lost control of a 1999 Kawasaki motorcycle on a curve, and the bike traveled through a ditch and struck a culvert and fence post before stopping. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Brooks was wearing a helmet.
Authorities don't believe alcohol played a role but say speed possibly was a factor in the crash.
They add there was second person on the motorcycle that authorities were looking for Saturday.
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