City of Portland, OR

08/14/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/14/2026 14:54

Update: Motorcyclist Killed in Crash Identified

Label: Press release
The motorcyclist who was involved in a single-vehicle crash off exit 10 from I-84 eastbound has been identified.
Published
July 31, 2026 9:56 pm
Updated
August 14, 2026 1:09 pm

The motorcyclist who died following a crash in on the off ramp to Northeast 122nd Avenue on July 31, 2026, has been identified as Sean Mathews, 58, of Portland. Family has been notified of his death.

No further information will be released at this time.

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***Original Messages Below***

On Friday, July 31, 2026, at 9:22 p.m., officers from the East Precinct responded to reports of a motorcycle crash on the off ramp (exit 10) to Northeast 122nd Avenue from eastbound I-84. Officers arrived and found the single rider down and unresponsive. Paramedics arrived at the scene and pronounced the rider deceased.

The Portland Police Bureau Major Crash Team is responding to investigate. During the investigation, the offramp to Northeast 122nd Avenue (exit 10) from I-84 eastbound as well as the onramp to eastbound I-84 from Northeast 122nd Avenue will be closed.

If anyone has information about this crash and has not already spoken to police, please e-mail [email protected] attn: TIU and reference case number 26-222937.

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

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