Authorities have released the name of the individual who tragically lost his life in a traffic incident that occurred on November 20th on Northeast Airport Way. The deceased has been identified as Cedric D. Willis, a 42-year-old resident of Vancouver, Washington. Following the accident, the Portland Police Bureau confirmed that Willis' next of kin had been informed of the somber outcome.
According to an update by Portland Police, Willis was driving a 2018 Ford F-150 when the vehicle, for reasons still under investigation, veered off the road and rolled over, excessive speed has been determined to be a key factor in the incident, a factor that the Major Crash Team of the Traffic Division is scrutinizing amidst their ongoing investigation. Northwest Airport Way bore the brunt of this misfortune; the area was closed westbound from Northeast 148th Avenue to Northeast 138th Avenue during the preliminary investigation, though eastbound lanes remained open.
The single-vehicle crash was reported on the evening of November 20th, and upon arrival at the scene, law enforcement confirmed Willis' passing prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel. The Portland Police Traffic Division's Major Crash Team was dispatched to critically examine the sequence of events and circumstances leading to the incident's fatal conclusion. They continue their efforts to unravel the tragedy's causative threads.
Public appeals for information represent a crucial aspect of the investigative process; as such, the law enforcement agency has prompted individuals with knowledge of the crash to step forward, offering a conduit for tips via email to the dedicated Traffic Investigations Unit, referencing the case number 24-298146.
