Traffic #ALERT: Crash Involving Motorcyclist on I-5 Northbound, Freeway Closed for Major Crash Team Investigation

On Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 5:01 p.m., Portland Police Officers assigned to North Precinct responded to a report of a crash on northbound I-5 at North Columbia Boulevard. When officers arrived they found a crash involving a motorcyclist and a driver. Lifesaving measures were attempted by community members. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived and evaluated the rider, but determined that the motorcyclist was deceased.

The involved driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. No additional injuries were reported.

The Portland Police Traffic Division Major Crash Team is responding to the scene to investigate the crash. During the investigation, I-5 northbound is closed between North Lombard Street and North Columbia Boulevard. The closure is likely to last multiple hours. Northbound traffic is being diverted onto North Lombard Street during the closure.

If anyone has information about the crash and has not already spoken to police, please submit a tip on our online portal. Submit a Tip The case number is 26-177125.

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

###PPB###