It was a rough Sunday for one Multnomah County patrol SUV and a worse one for the man accused of crashing into it. A driver was taken into custody after his vehicle struck an occupied Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office patrol SUV, and photos released by the agency show the cruiser took a serious hit. Despite the heavy damage, deputies inside the marked vehicle were not seriously injured, according to the sheriff’s office.
Photos Show Crumpled Cruiser, Deputies Walk Away
In a post on the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, the agency shared images of the damaged marked SUV and reported that the driver was arrested at the scene and taken into custody. The same update noted that the two deputies inside the vehicle were evaluated after the crash but did not suffer serious injuries.
Similar Smash-Ups Have Landed In MCSO’s Photo Files Before
This is not the first time the sheriff’s office has turned a battered patrol rig into a public safety reminder. In late December, MCSO released photos after deputies arrested a man accused of ramming two patrol cars during a traffic stop. That December press release said the suspect was booked, emphasized that charges are only allegations while investigations continue, and included images for media outlets to use. MCSO.
Crash Raises Familiar Warnings About Roadway Safety
Collisions involving law enforcement vehicles remain a regional headache. In a March 2025 crash on I-84, a driver hit a deputy’s marked SUV during a traffic stop, damaging the cruiser but sparing everyone from life-threatening injuries. Portland Police used that incident to urge drivers to move over for stopped emergency vehicles and to highlight the risks tied to impaired or distracted driving; the bureau’s write-up of the I-84 crash underscores just how quickly things can go sideways on the freeway. Portland Police.
Investigation Still In Early Stages
The sheriff’s office said the person involved in Sunday’s crash was taken into custody and that the investigation is ongoing, with no immediate word on specific charges or additional details. The agency typically underscores that arrests are allegations until formal charges are filed, and officials say they plan to release further information as the inquiry moves forward. Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office.
