On Tuesday a 47 year old Forest Grove rider was killed after hitting a left turning van south of McMinnville. The rider was traveling under the 55mph speed limit, wearing a full face helmet and protective gear. A car in front of the van turned left and the van driver followed apparently without looking for oncoming traffic. Police said the rider had only brief moments to brake before hitting the van. They also said it was likely the van driver would be charged after the case is reviewed by the district attorney. Story and video KATU.com

On Monday a 53 year old Sandy rider was killed on Wash. SR14 near Washougal when he crossed the center line and hit a pickup truck head on. His two companions, one of whom was his wife, had to lay down their bikes to avoid the accident. Neither of them or the pickup driver was seriously injured.

Now for a dumbshit moment to get my mind off tragedy. On March 21 a 35 year old Redmond rider was cited for speeding after being clocked at over 100mph the day after he broke his ankle in a crash on the same motorcycle. He was also cited for driving with a suspended license and three other violations. He faces a minimum $1,100 fine on the speeding violation alone.