A late-night crash in Portland's Lents neighborhood has turned fatal, with city officials confirming that 53-year-old motorcyclist Timothy L. Turner has died from injuries suffered in a March collision. Turner, a Portland resident, was taken to a local hospital after the crash and later succumbed to his injuries. The collision happened on March 21 in the 9700 block of Southeast Foster Road and Southeast Woodstock Boulevard.
Crash details
According to a press release from the Portland Police Bureau, East Precinct officers were called to the scene at about 10:35 p.m. on Saturday, March 21. Witnesses told officers the motorcyclist swerved, possibly to avoid pedestrians who were crossing outside a marked crosswalk, then laid the motorcycle down on its left side. The bike slid and struck a female pedestrian and a dog. The dog ran off and the pedestrian declined medical assistance at the scene.
Turner was transported to a local hospital, where officers were later informed he had died. The Medical Examiner has preliminarily ruled that he died from injuries sustained in the crash. The Major Crash Team is continuing to investigate under case number 26-81828.
Citywide traffic-safety context
The deadly crash lands in the middle of Portland's ongoing push for Vision Zero, the city's effort to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries. The Portland Bureau of Transportation has identified speed as a major factor in roughly half of the city's fatal collisions. Portland Bureau of Transportation safety work includes lowering speed limits, adding protected lanes and using automated enforcement in an attempt to bring those numbers down.
Investigation and how to help
The Major Crash Team is continuing to examine evidence and the scene, and police say no further information will be released at this time. Turner's family has been notified.
Anyone with information who has not yet spoken with investigators is asked to e-mail [email protected], attn: TIU, and reference case number 26-81828.
