Authorities confirm the overdue rider from Oregon who was on his way to Gaeagle has been found dead.
William Knight’s body was recovered in the river 4 miles south of Alturas near Highway 395, according to the Modoc County Sheriff’s Office.
The 73-year-old from San Ramon was reported missing to the San Ramon Police Department on Sunday, June 2nd, after his family lost communication with him on Thursday, May 30th. Knight was on a motorcycle trip to Idaho, last making contact in Lakeview. He was expected to return home on the 1st.
Authorities say after pinging Knight’s cell phone, his location placed him near Alturas, where deputies began their search Monday. Around 6 pm the next day, a driver along the highway called 911, reporting a body lying in the river. The SO confirmed it was the remains of William Knight. His motorcycle was later found in the river not far from where his body was found.
An investigation into the death is underway by the Modoc SO while CHP investigates the accident leading to Knight’s demise.
