10 Worst Portland Car Accidents in 2023

Portland Car Accidents

1. Three fatalities were reported in a collision on SE Powell Boulevard during a street racing incident.

2. A fatal accident occurred in the Parkrose Neighborhood involving a single vehicle.

3. Two people died in a car accident on the Morrison Bridge viaduct, causing the vehicle to fall onto Southeast Water Avenue.

4. A woman was involved in a fatal crash on Southwest Barbur Boulevard.

5. A pedestrian was killed, and the driver of a minivan was injured in a crash in NE Portland.

6. Authorities have identified a 29-year-old male who lost his life in a collision in SE Portland.

7. A pedestrian was fatally injured in a car accident in SE Portland, bringing the total number of traffic deaths in 2023 to 61.

8. One woman has died, and another was injured in a crash in the Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood.

9. The authorities have identified the two individuals who died in a car accident in northeast Portland.

10. Two individuals have died, and two others were taken to the hospital after a crash in SE Portland.

1.

Three individuals were killed in a collision on SE Powell Boulevard during a street racing incident.

On a summer night on July 21, 2023, according to the Portland Police Bureau (PPB), a crash occurred on Southeast Powell Boulevard resulting in three fatalities and one injury.

The crash involved two cars, one of which was engaged in street racing. Witnesses reported seeing two cars racing down the street at excessive speeds just moments before the crash occurred.  The BMW collided with a median and caused damage to several trees.

The victims of the crash included two passengers from one car and the driver of the other vehicle. All three individuals were pronounced dead at the scene due to the severity of their injuries. [1]

Three individuals were killed in a collision on SE Powell Boulevard during a street racing incident.
2.

A fatal accident involving a single vehicle occurred in the Parkrose Neighborhood.

On a tragic day on September 1st, 2023, a fatal single-vehicle accident occurred in the Parkrose neighborhood of Portland. At around 5:10 AM, a driver driving at excessive speed down Northeast Sandy Boulevard lost control of the vehicle and collided with the raised center median, subsequently losing control and crashing into a power pole, a bus stop, and 2 trees. The scene became complicated as the upper half of the power pole was suspended by attached wires, with other wires breaking and falling to the ground.

The driver was pronounced dead on the scene due to the severity of their injuries. The crash caused significant damage to both the vehicle and the shrubbery, resulting in a lengthy road closure while firefighters worked to clear the area. [2]

3.

Two individuals lost their lives in a vehicle accident on the Morrison Bridge viaduct and the vehicle fell onto Southeast Water Avenue.

On a warm summer evening in late June 4, 2023, disaster struck when two vehicles collided head-on on the Morrison Bridge. Witnesses reported seeing the vehicles traveling at excessive speed before the crash occurred, speed and alcohol are considered to have contributed to the crash. There are no indications of involvement of any other vehicles.

The impact of the crash caused one vehicle to careen off the bridge, falling onto Southeast Water Avenue below. Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene due to the severity of their injuries. The crash left a trail of debris on the bridge and Southeast Water Avenue, resulting in a lengthy road closure while first responders worked to clear the area. [3]

Two individuals lost their lives in a vehicle accident on the Morrison Bridge viaduct and the vehicle fell onto Southeast Water Avenue.
4.

A fatal crash occurred on Southwest Barbur Boulevard involving a woman.

A fatal accident occurred shortly before 2:30 p.m. on 14th July on Southwest Barbur Boulevard, just east of the Barbur Transit Center. Officers and first responders arrived at the scene to discover that two vehicles had collided, resulting in the death of one woman, according to the police. [4]

5.

A pedestrian was killed, and the driver of a minivan was injured in a crash in NE Portland.

On the evening of Oct. 22, 2023, tragedy struck in Northeast Portland when a pedestrian was killed, and the driver of a minivan suffered injuries in a crash. The incident occurred on NE Alberta Street near NE 15th Avenue, and according to investigators, it involved a minivan that had been attempting to make a left turn when it collided with a pedestrian in the crosswalk. [5]

A pedestrian was killed, and the driver of a minivan was injured in a crash in NE Portland.
6.

Authorities have identified a 29-year-old male who lost his life in a collision in SE Portland.

Authorities in Portland, Oregon have identified a 29-year-old male who lost his life in a tragic car accident on the afternoon of October 9th, 2023. The accident occurred in SE Portland near the intersection of SE Division Street and SE 72nd Avenue. According to reports, the man was driving a white sedan eastbound on SE Division when he collided head-on with an SUV that was traveling westbound on the same road.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene due to the severity of his injuries. The driver of the SUV sustained minor injuries in the crash and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. [6]

7.

A car accident in SE Portland resulted in a pedestrian being fatally injured, which has contributed to the total number of traffic deaths in 2023 reaching 61.

A fatal accident occurred early in the day on 14th Nov. in Southeast Portland, where a man was struck by a car, according to authorities.

At approximately 6 a.m., the Portland police received a report of a car accident on Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival, authorities discovered the deceased pedestrian, identified as an adult male. The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. [7]

A car accident in SE Portland resulted in a pedestrian being fatally injured, which has contributed to the total number of traffic deaths in 2023 reaching 61.
8.

One woman has died, and another has been injured in a crash in the PowellHurst-Gilbert neighborhood.

A car accident took place in the PowellHurst-Gilbert neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, on Oct 18, 2023. A driver lost control of their vehicle, crashing into multiple parked cars and resulting in the death of one woman and injury of another. Upon arrival, authorities discovered two individuals in the crashed vehicle.

Emergency Medical Services arrived and confirmed that one person had died at the scene. The other person was taken to the hospital with severe injuries. The patient’s prognosis is currently uncertain. Both individuals present seem to be adult females. Based on initial investigation, it appears to be a single-vehicle collision. [8]

9.

The authorities have identified the two individuals who lost their lives in a car accident in northeast Portland.

On Nov 2nd, 2023, two individuals tragically lost their lives in a car accident in northeast Portland.

Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene of a crash on Northeast Lombard Street and Northeast 33rd Avenue on October 28th at around 6 p.m. Upon arrival, the officers and EMTs discovered two deceased adults, one driver and one passenger, in a compact SUV. The victims were identified by the Portland Police Bureau as James E Johnson, 64, and Lisa T Johnson, 60.

The driver of the pickup truck was identified as Jaylon Benjamin, who is 29 years old. Benjamin was detained and subsequently booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on multiple charges, including manslaughter, animal abuse, and reckless driving, following the crash. [9]

The authorities have identified the two individuals who lost their lives in a car accident in northeast Portland.
10.

A collision in SE Portland resulted in two fatalities and two injured individuals who were transported to the hospital.

On July 06, 2023, tragedy struck the Portland community when two individuals lost their lives, and two others were seriously injured in a car accident. The crash occurred on SE Foster Road near SE 89th Avenue at approximately 9:30 pm.

According to authorities, a black Honda Accord was traveling eastbound on SE Foster Road when it collided with an SUV headed in the opposite direction. The impact of the collision resulted in two fatalities and two others being taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The identities of those involved have yet to be released. [10]

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Sources:

[1] Staff, F. (2023, July 23). 3 women dead after street racing crash on SE Powell Boulevard identified. https://www.kptv.com. https://www.kptv.com/2023/07/21/2-dead-2-hospitalized-after-crash-se-powell-boulevard

[2] UPDATE: Driver Killed in Parkrose Neighborhood Crash Identified. (n.d.). Portland Police. https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/news/read.cfm?id=493058

[3] UPDATE: Two Men Killed in June 4 Single Vehicle Crash on Morrison Bridge Identified (Photo). (n.d.). Portland Police. https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/news/read.cfm?id=492921

[4] Woman dies in Southwest Barbur Boulevard crash. (n.d.). https://www.kgw.com/. Retrieved July 14, 2023, from https://www.kgw.com/article/traffic/southwest-barbur-boulevard-closed-deadly-crash/283-a59fa122-bb02-480d-8f68-de33dcb98cc5

[5] K. F. O. (2023, October 22). Pedestrian dies, minivan driver injured in NE Portland crash. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YQoIg9miPc

[6] Oregonian/OregonLive, C. G. (2023, October 9). Police identify 29-year-old man killed in SE Portland crash. Oregonlive. https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2023/10/police-identify-29-year-old-man-killed-in-se-portland-crash.html

[7] Oregonian/OregonLive, C. G. (2023, October 6). 2 police officers, 2 burglary suspects hospitalized after SE Portland crash. Oregonlive. https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2023/10/2-police-officers-2-burglary-suspects-hospitalized-after-se-portland-crash.html

[8] Portland Police Bureau news. (n.d.). FlashAlert.net. https://flashalert.net/id/portlandpolice

[9] Staff, F. (2023, November 2). Victims in deadly NE Portland crash identified by police. https://www.kptv.com. https://www.kptv.com/2023/11/02/victims-deadly-ne-portland-crash-identified-by-police/

[10] Staff, F. (2023, July 6). 2 dead, 2 hospitalized after crash in SE Portland. https://www.kptv.com/2023/07/06/2-dead-2-hospitalized-after-crash-se-portland/

 

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