PORTLAND, Ore. — A motorcyclist died in a crash with a car in Southeast Portland on Sunday afternoon, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) reported.
Police said a passenger riding on the motorcycle was also taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. They are in critical condition.
The crash happened at 2:48 p.m. near the intersection of Southeast 122nd Avenue and Stark Street.
Police closed Southeast 122nd Avenue in both directions between Stark Street and Ash Street.
Police have not reported the identities of anyone involved in the crash.
PPB's Major Crash Team has responded to investigate. Anyone with information about this crash should contact police via email at crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov, ATTN: Traffic Investigations Unit. Please reference case number 23-336454.
This would mark the 73rd traffic fatality in Portland in 2023, pending the report from the medical examiner.
This story may be updated when more information is made available.
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