Joshua Silvar dies following multi-vehicle motorcycle crash in Adair County

Joshua Silvar died Tuesday evening in an Adair County collision involving multiple vehicles. The incident occurred along Highway 51 near South 4660 Road around 5:15 p.m.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that Silvar, 25, was from Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was traveling westbound on a motorcycle alongside another motorcycle and a vehicle. A second vehicle was traveling eastbound.

Silvar attempted to pass the westbound vehicle in a no-passing zone. His motorcycle collided with the eastbound vehicle. The second motorcycle then collided with the first one.

The rider tried to avoid the initial crash. That second motorcycle rider then left the roadway. He attempted to avoid hitting other vehicles.

Silvar died from his injuries. The second motorcycle rider was injured in the collision, OHP said.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol investigates major traffic collisions on state highways across Oklahoma. Troopers document roadway evidence and vehicle positions to determine how crashes occur in Adair County.