A Friday evening three-car crash in Gresham's Rockwood neighborhood left one person dead, shut down part of East Burnside near Southeast Stark and turned the evening commute into a mess for drivers and transit riders alike. Emergency crews spent hours at the scene clearing wreckage and treating the injured, while knock-on delays rippled across the area.
Crash details
The Gresham Police Department told KATU the collision happened around 6:40 p.m. near Southeast Stark and East Burnside and involved three vehicles. Investigators have not yet said what led up to the crash.
Emergency response and road closures
The Gresham Fire Department and ambulance crews responded, with multiple ambulances on scene, according to FOX 12. Westbound lanes of East Burnside were closed near the intersection while crews worked to clear the wreckage. FOX 12 reported that one person died and three others were injured in the crash.
Transit impact
TriMet told riders on X that MAX Blue Line service was disrupted because of the crash, with shuttle buses covering eastbound trips between East 172nd Avenue and Civic Drive. The agency also said buses would serve westbound riders from Civic Drive to East 162nd Avenue and warned riders to expect delays, KATU reported.
What to expect
Officers remained at the scene into the evening, and the Gresham Police Department said it would release more information as investigators process the crash site, FOX 12 reported. Drivers are urged to seek alternate routes around the area, and TriMet riders should keep an eye on the agency's alerts for updated schedules and shuttle locations.
