Portland, OR – Auto Wreck on NE 223rd Ave near NE Park Ln Takes One Life
Portland, OR (June 19, 2022) – One person has lost their life as a result of a motor vehicle accident early Thursday morning in the Wood Village area. At around 12:45 a.m., on June 16, emergency crews were dispatched to the scene of a crash on Northeast 223rd Avenue.
Reports from authorities show that a collision occurred on Northeast 223rd Avenue in the area just north of Northeast Park Lane. One vehicle went off the roadway and struck a bus stop. The impact of the crash caused the vehicle to roll over.
One person involved in the crash suffered severe injuries. Emergency crews attempted to render aid to the victim. However, they were pronounced deceased at the scene.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation by the East County Vehicular Crimes Team.
We would like to offer our warmest condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
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