LISA HOBBS - News Editor
A motorcycle vs. truck collision on South Chancery Street today was minor in nature.
“I’m always concerned when I hear that a motorcycle is involved,” said McMinnville Patrolman Brian Holt. “Thankfully, this one wasn’t serious.”
According to Holt, the motorcycle was a 2025 Kawasaki EX5 driven by Madison Pelham, 27. She was traveling inbound on S. Chancery Street and struck the rearend of a white 1997 Ford F150. That truck was driven by Nellie Palmer, 37.
Pelham suffered minor injuries and declined medical attention.
Both drivers received citations.
“Pelham was cited for following too close, and Palmer was cited for no insurance,” said Holt.
The accident occurred at 12:15 p.m. in the area of Westside Baptist Church.