City of Portland, OR
03/12/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/12/2026 07:06
Traffic #ALERT: Major Crash Team Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Involved Crash on N. Columbia Blvd
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North Columbia Boulevard is closed in both directions during an investigation by the Portland Police Major Crash Team of a crash that left a pedestrian deceased.
Published
March 12, 2026 5:48 am
On Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:22 a.m., Portland Police Officers from North Precinct responded to a report of a crash at North Columbia Boulevard and North Clarendon Avenue. When they arrived they found an adult male pedestrian had been struck and was deceased at the scene. Preliminary investigation suggests the man was hit by two vehicles. Both involved drivers remained at the scene and are cooperating with the investigation.
The Portland Police Traffic Division Major Crash Team is responding to the scene to investigate. During the investigation, North Columbia Boulevard is closed both directions between North Van Houten Avenue and North Macrum Avenue.
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 26-71095.
The PIO is not responding to the scene. Additional information will be released when appropriate.
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