A young motorcyclist tragically lost his life Saturday evening in a crash involving a car on Stewart Parkway in Roseburg. The incident sparked an outpouring of grief and speculation across social media, particularly on the Southern Oregon Scanner LLC Facebook page.
According to witness accounts on the Facebook thread, the car allegedly ran a red light and struck the motorcycle. Bystanders attempted CPR until emergency responders arrived, but the rider was pronounced dead at the scene.
His sister, Jovalynn LaniKai Nanthanong, confirmed his passing on Facebook, writing, “He was my little brother … he was a good kid and he worked very hard … he didn’t deserve this.” Many community members responded with heartfelt condolences.
Commenters pointed to potential issues with the intersection’s signal patterns. “Those blinking yellows confuse people,” one user noted, referring to the often-misunderstood left-turn signals on Stewart Parkway. Another added that crashes at 35 mph per vehicle can have deadly force, emphasizing the speed involved.
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It is important to note that, as of now, there have been no official statements, press releases, or confirmations from law enforcement or emergency authorities regarding the exact cause of the crash or any party at fault. All details currently available are based solely on witness and social media posts and should not be considered 100% accurate.
As the community mourns, many are calling for increased caution at intersections and a reminder that life can change in an instant.
