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Video: Ore. motor cop avoids near-collision with sedan

Police released the video to help promote roadway safety

By Police1 Staff

TIGARD, Ore. — Police released footage of what could have been a deadly crash.

Video captured an oblivious driver nearly colliding with a motorcycle officer on a highway, KATU reported.

The officer was in the far left lane when a sedan tried to switch lanes, almost knocking the officer off his bike as it came within inches of his handlebars.

Police said they released the video to raise awareness about driving safety, especially as more motorcycles will hit the roadways in the warmer months.