Chris Garfield Motorcycle Accident: On Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 12:14 P.M., the Oregon State Police responded to a vehicular collision involving a motorcycle and a Toyota C-HR on Hwy-47, near milepost 22.5, in Washington County. According to the preliminary investigation, the incident unfolded as follows: A Toyota C-HR, operated by Emily Simora (70) of Beaverton, was stationary on Springhill Rd. facing westbound.

At a certain point, the Toyota initiated a southbound turn onto Hwy-47. However, during this maneuver, the Toyota entered the path of a northbound BMW motorcycle, operated by Chris William Garfield (44) of Forest Grove. This unfortunate sequence of events led to a significant side-impact collision between the two vehicles. As a result of the collision, both Emily Simora and Chris William Garfield sustained injuries. Emergency medical services were immediately dispatched to the scene to provide medical assistance to the injured parties. The extent of their injuries and their current medical conditions remain undisclosed at this time.

The Oregon State Police are conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident. The preliminary findings suggest that a failure to yield the right of way may have been a contributing factor in the collision. Additional details will be gathered to determine any potential violations of traffic laws and to establish the exact sequence of events leading up to the crash. This incident involving a vehicle-motorcycle collision on Hwy-47 has resulted in injuries to both drivers. The Oregon State Police will continue to investigate the incident to determine the causes and any potential legal ramifications. Further updates on the condition of the individuals involved and the status of the investigation will be provided as information becomes available.

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