MAN DIES IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH SOUTH OF HILLSBORO
On Friday, April 4, 2025, at 10:08 p.m., deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a motorcycle crash in the area of SW River Road near SW Farmington Road, south of Hillsboro. The first deputy arrived just four minutes after the 911 call.
An off-duty firefighter from Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue was driving through the area when he came upon a serious crash involving a motorcycle. Deputies arrived and were assisted during their investigation by the Washington County Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team (CART) and the Remotely Operated Vehicle Team (ROVT).
The investigation revealed that the motorcyclist had been traveling north on SW River Road from SW Farmington Road when he failed to negotiate a slight curve in the road and collided with a tree. The impact killed the motorcyclist, who was later identified as Andrew S. Canela, 25, of Beaverton. High speed was a factor in this crash.
The Oregon Department of Transportation has already recorded 94 motor vehicle traffic fatalities for 2025, including five motorcyclists. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reminds the public to slow down, drive without distractions and designate a sober driver or use a rideshare service after using any substance that impairs one’s ability to drive safely.
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