City of Portland, OR
06/05/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/05/2026 11:39
Traffic #ALERT: SE Powell Blvd Closed For Fatal Traffic Crash Investigation
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One person is deceased following a two-vehicle crash on Southeast Powell Boulevard at Southeast 56th Avenue, and the PPB Major Crash Team is enroute to investigate.
Published
June 5, 2026 9:56 am
On Friday, June 5, 2026 at 7:01 a.m., Portland Police officers assigned to North Precinct responded to a two-vehicle crash at Southeast Powell Boulevard at Southeast 56th Avenue. One of the involved drivers was transported to the hospital by ambulance. Despite lifesaving efforts, the driver died at the hospital.
The other involved driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
The Portland Police Traffic Division Major Crash Team is responding to the scene to investigate the crash. During the investigation, Southeast Powell Boulevard is closed between Southeast 52nd Avenue and Southeast 60th Avenue.
If anyone has information about this crash and has not already talked to police, please submit a tip. Submit a Tip The case number is 26-163005.
The incident is within East Precinct, however due to the ongoing tactical incident, no East Precinct units were available. North Precinct officers and supervisors responded to assist. The PIO is not responding to the scene. Additional information will be released when appropriate.
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