A car crash in North Portland on Friday evening has left a pedestrian dead, marking the city's 41st traffic fatality in 2025. Portland Police Bureau revealed to The Oregonian/OregonLiVE that the incident, which took place on North Columbia Boulevard near Hurst Avenue around 7:20 p.m., involved two vehicles. Despite the police's prompt arrival at the scene and the presence of the two drivers involved, the pedestrian was found deceased.
Details surrounding the identity of the victim remain undisclosed as the investigation continues to unfold. Police have yet to release an official statement naming the individual. The Portland Police Bureau is now actively investigating the crash, determined to piece together the circumstances that led to this tragic loss of life, as reported by KATU News.
In response to the crash, the area on North Columbia Boulevard from North Fiske Avenue to North Chautauqua Boulevard was temporarily closed. According to KOIN, railroad traffic near the area was also suspended as the Major Crash Team took over the scene to conduct their thorough investigation. The closure and investigation caused disruptions not only on the road but also affected the nearby rail services.
The Portland Police Bureau is seeking assistance from the public with any information that could help clarify the events. They urge anyone with insights into the crash to step forward and contact the police directly. This latest fatality contributes to a sobering tally, with the city having experienced a slight decrease in traffic deaths in previous years, going from 69 fatalities in 2023 to 58 in 2024, as mentioned by The Oregonian/OregonLiVE.
