Two people were killed in a crash on Southwest Barbur Boulevard on Wednesday. Authorities say a green 1997 Honda Civic collided with a blue Toyota Sienna. The two adult males in the Honda were taken to the hospital but later died from their injuries. A third passenger in the Honda also suffered serious injuries. The driver of the Toyota Sienna was not seriously injured, according to the Portland Police Bureau.
The accident took place when a Honda Civic, traveling south on Barbur Boulevard, collided with a Toyota Sienna that was turning left onto Southwest Terwilliger Boulevard from the northbound lanes. Two men in the Civic were killed in the crash. Their names have not been released as authorities are still notifying their families, as reported by the Portland Police Bureau.
Portland's traffic-related deaths have reached 63 this year, raising concerns about road safety. This increase has led to renewed discussions about the need for better traffic safety measures, as stated by the Portland Police Bureau.
