Alsea Highway milepost 27 – Motorcyclist off the road
12:20 pm Motorcyclist off the pavement on Alsea Highway 27 miles east of Waldport. Up in the mountains. Will take a while to get there.
12:23 pm Medical helicopter REACH in Corvallis has been notified. They’re on standby.
12:25 pm REACH just cancelled availability. Dispatch determining availability of Life Flight.
12:28 pm Reports from the scene now indicate that the 50’ish male is sitting up, conscious, and has removed his helmet. He’s still down the embankment – only about 15 feet. He may have lost control in a sharp curve.
12:32 pm Life Flight reports they’re available and are standing by.
12:33 pm Lincoln County Rope Rescue has been put on alert/standby.
12:34 pm Yachats members of the Rope Rescue team say they’re currently stuck in a very crowded parade but will be responding momentarily.
1:47 pm Arriving law enforcement and paramedics have determined Rope Rescue Team and Life Flight are not needed.
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