06/13/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/13/2025 02:56
On Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 11:29 p.m., Portland Police officers assigned to North Precinct responded to a report of a crash on southbound I-5 at North Killingsworth Street. When officers arrived, they located a motorcyclist that crashed into the back of a construction vehicle. Despite lifesaving attempts, the rider was deceased at the scene. The involved construction truck, which was outfitted with a protective bumper designed to absorb vehicle impacts, was parked blocking a lane that was undergoing construction. It was occupied by a driver, who was not hurt.
The Portland Police Traffic Division Major Crash Team is enroute to the scene to investigate the crash. During the investigation, southbound I-5 traffic is being detoured to the North Columbia Boulevard exit.
If anyone has information about this crash and has not already spoken to police, please e-mail crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov attn: TIU and reference case number 25-156691.
The PIO is not responding to the scene. Additional information will be released when appropriate.
This is the 12th fatal crash of 2025 in Portland.
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