Police in Gresham are piecing together the hows and whys of a traffic accident that claimed the life of a driver late yesterday night. According to official reports, the single-vehicle crash happened on W Powell Boulevard near NW Bryn Mawr Way just after the 11 p.m. mark, according to City of Gresham.
Upon arrival, emergency responders found the car's only occupant beyond medical aid, pronounced dead at the scene. Early findings suggest that the vehicle may have been traveling at a high rate of speed, which could have been a key factor in the tragic outcome. Meanwhile, local traffic on W Powell Blvd was snarled for hours, as detours were set up to give investigators the space to work their grim task.
Witnesses or bystanders with any relevant information are urged to step forward and contact Gresham Police to assist in fleshing out the details of this incident.
The investigation into the crash continues, with authorities working to comb through the evidence and understand the sequence of events leading up to the collision. The disruption caused by the accident was significant, with traffic redirected around the crash site until the early morning hours.
