Preliminary information indicates the rider, Jason A. Doherty, 60, of Newberg, Oregon, driving a 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle with sidecar, was southbound on I-5. After he negotiated a left turn off the Marquam Bridge, for an unknown reason, the motorcycle suddenly veered at a sharp angle, out of the lane of travel, and struck the jersey barrier. A Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue crew happened to be passing by and stopped to assist and attempt lifesaving care. Portland Fire & Rescue responded and also underwent lifesaving measures before determining the rider was deceased. The rider wore a helmet, however it was a half-shell novelty helmet and not DOT approved.

Mr. Doherty's family was notified of his death.

The traffic investigation continues, and crash investigators want to hear from anyone who has information. If anyone with information about this crash who has not already spoken to police, please submit a tip via our online portal. Submit a Tip The case number is 26-178327.

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***Original Messages Below***

Traffic #ALERT UPDATE: I-5 SB reopens as Fatal Crash Investigation Concludes

I-5 southbound is reopening to all traffic as the on-scene portion of Major Crash Team investigation concludes.

PPB officers and ODOT are reopening lanes of travel as of 10:30 p.m. The traffic investigation continues, and crash investigators want to hear from anyone who has information. If anyone with information about this crash who has not already spoken to police, please submit a tip via our online portal. Submit a Tip The case number is 26-178327.

Additional information will be released when appropriate.

###PPB###

***Original Message Below***

Traffic #ALERT: Fatal Crash Involving Motorcyclist, Investigation Closing SB I-5 at Marquam Bridge

Southbound I-5 traffic is closed south of the Marquam Bridge for a single-vehicle motorcycle crash that left the rider deceased.

On Friday, June 19, 2026 at 6:18 p.m., Portland Police Officers assigned to North Precinct responded to a call of a crash on southbound Interstate-5 at exit 299A/Lake Oswego, just south of the Marquam Bridge. When they arrived they found a motorcycle-involved crash. EMS also responded and paramedics determined that the rider was deceased at the scene. Preliminary information is that no other vehicles were involved.

The Portland Police Traffic Division Major Crash Team is responding to the scene to investigate. During the investigation, southbound I-5 is closed. Traffic is being routed from the Marquam Bridge onto northbound I-405. When possible, drivers should use I-205 as a bypass to continue into south and southwest Portland. The Oregon Department of Transportation is on scene assisting PPB with traffic control.

If anyone has information about this crash and has not already spoken to police, please submit a tip via our online portal. Submit a Tip The case number is 26-178327.

The PIO is not responding to the scene. Additional information will be released when appropriate.

This is the 20^th traffic-related fatality this year in Portland, and the second in a span of 25 hours. This is the 8^th of the year involving a motorcycle or gas-powered scooter.

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