Man killed in Monday’s motorcycle crash

A motorcycle crash at Edgewater Street NW and Highway 22 on Monday left a 35-year-old Salem man dead.

Chad Lunt was westbound on his 2007 Suzuki motorcycle along with another motorcycle, according to Salem Police. Lunt as reportedly weaving in and out of traffic lanes.

He eventually lost control of his motorcycle, which went onto the shoulder of the highway and collided with a guardrail. He was thrown off and the motorcycle came to a rest in the westbound lanes of the highway.

Lunt died at the scene. Salem Police said the driver of the other motorcycle was not involved in the crash and kept riding. That individual has not been identified yet.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Salem Police Officer Mitch Mason at 503-588-6123.

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