A 35-year-old Woodburn motorcyclist was killed Tuesday evening when his bike slammed into a pickup truck at a rural intersection, according to police. The crash, at Butteville Road NE and Le Brun Road NE just before 6 p.m. on May 5, shut the roadway down while investigators worked the scene. Officials identified the rider as Cyrus Pino, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
How the crash unfolded
Woodburn officers say a Dodge pickup was turning left from Le Brun Road onto Butteville Road when the motorcycle hit it. As reported by KPTV, police said the pickup driver was not injured and stayed on site to cooperate with investigators.
Investigation and road closures
KOIN reported the crash was called in at about 5:43 p.m., and that preliminary information does not indicate the collision was criminal in nature. The roadway remained closed for roughly four hours while officers documented the scene and cleared debris.
Local road safety context
Butteville Road has already been on the county's radar for safety improvements as traffic tied to the I-5 interchange and nearby industrial sites has grown. Public meeting materials and prior reporting show Marion County has pursued funding for intersection upgrades along Butteville Road, including planning for roundabouts at nearby junctions, as detailed by Salem Reporter.
What officials say next
Woodburn Police say the investigation into the crash is ongoing and have not released additional details on possible contributing factors. KPTV noted that investigators remained at the intersection into the evening as they gathered evidence.
