Motorcyclist Benjamin George Carruth, 32, killed in collision involving semi truck on Hwy 217 in Beaverton, Oregon

Modified Date: 
Wed, 05/15/2019 - 3:53pm
Accident Date: 
Saturday, May 28, 2016

Motorcyclist dies in crash with semi-truck on HWY 217 in Beaverton

Preliminary investigation suggests the motorcycle driver tried to pass the semi-truck but may have clipped the rear bumper of the semi-truck causing the crash. 

Beaverton man identified as motorcyclist who died in collision with semi on Oregon 217

Police think Carruth, 32, may have clipped the semi's rear bumper while trying to pass it, resulting in the crash.

People Involved: 
Benjamin George Carruth
Ian Stone
Roadway: 
Hwy 217

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