UPDATE: On Scene Fatal Crash Investigation Concludes, Northeast Columbia Boulevard Reopened to Traffic

May 29, 2024 13:18

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The on-scene work of the Traffic Investigations Unit has concluded, and Northeast Columbia Boulevard has reopened to traffic.

However, the investigation into the crash is continuing. Additional information will be released when appropriate.

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A fatal traffic crash investigation is underway in the Concordia Neighborhood, causing traffic disruptions on Northeast Columbia Boulevard.

On Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 9:05a.m., North Precinct officers responded to a report of a crash in the 3400 block of Northeast Columbia Boulevard. When they arrived, they found a single vehicle crash into a utility pole. The single occupant of the vehicle, an adult female, was deceased at the scene.

The Portland Police Traffic Division Major Crash Team responded to the scene and is investigating the crash. During the investigation, Northeast Columbia Boulevard is closed between Northeast 33rd Avenue and Northeast 47th Avenue.

Utility services have not been disrupted.

If anyone has information about this crash, please e-mail crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov and reference case number 24-131890.

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

This is the 21st fatal crash investigation of 2024 in Portland. The Portland Police figure may be higher than the Portland fatal crashes counted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). NHTSA’s count excludes crashes involving suicide, private property, non-public roadways, non-motor vehicles, medical events, and deaths that happen more than 30 days after a crash.

The Portland Police Traffic Division is committed to providing enforcement and raising awareness regarding traffic safety for vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Each year, traffic officers respond to preventable collisions. These collisions can deeply impact those involved, their families and loved ones. Traffic officers' number one priority is to address behaviors of all road users that might lead to a collision, including speed, impairment, distraction, and disobeying signals.

The Traffic Division works in partnership with the Bureau of Transportation on making streets safer for all users. You can help by doing your part to obey all traffic laws, whether you are in a vehicle, on foot, bike or scooter. To learn more, visit:
https://www.portland.gov/transportation/vision-zero

For more on the Traffic Division, visit:
https://www.portland.gov/police/divisions/traffic-division

To report a road or area that you believe should have additional traffic enforcement, call (503) 823-SAFE.


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