Oregon State Police are investigating a tragic single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of 22-year-old Akahieleu Redo of Oregon City on Sunday morning, November 16, 2025. The incident occurred around 8:39 a.m. along Highway 224 near milepost 14, when Redo, traveling westbound on his Yamaha R6 motorcycle, lost control while navigating a curve.
According to investigators, the motorcycle veered off the road, striking a mound of dirt with significant force. The impact launched both the motorcycle and Redo into the air before they came to rest in a nearby tree. Emergency responders arrived quickly at the scene, but Redo had sustained fatal injuries upon impact and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Highway 224 Closure and Investigation
In the wake of the crash, Highway 224 was partially closed for nearly two hours as Oregon State Police troopers, along with the Clackamas Brush Fire Unit 312 and the Oregon Department of Transportation, worked to clear the area and investigate the cause of the crash.
Community in Mourning
The sudden loss of Redo, a young life cut short on a rural stretch of highway, has left the community grieving. Local officials and residents are reflecting on the tragedy, with many expressing their condolences to Redo’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.
As the investigation continues, Oregon State Police are working to determine all contributing factors to the crash. Meanwhile, the community holds onto the memory of a young man whose life was tragically taken too soon.