Portland, OR – Officer & Woman Hurt in Auto Wreck Involving Hit-and-Run Driver on SE Powell Blvd near NE 153rd Ave
Portland, OR (July 25, 2022) – Two people were left hurt following a crash on the Southeast side of Portland on Sunday morning. Just before 8:40 a.m., on July 24, area police responded to a crash that occurred on Southeast Powell Boulevard.
Reports from the police show that a pickup truck was reported in the area. As officers responded to the scene where the vehicle was spotted, the suspect hopped into the pickup truck and attempted to flee the area of Southeast Powell Boulevard and Northeast 153rd Avenue. As a result, the driver struck the officer and crashed into a nearby vehicle.
The officer and one female passenger in the second vehicle were both injured. The two victims were transported to area hospitals for emergency medical attention.
The police in Portland are investigating the crash at this time.
We hope the injured victims recover quickly following this traffic accident.
Car Accidents in Oregon
Each year, motor vehicle crashes in the state of Oregon impact the lives of tens of thousands of victims and families. People who are involved in accidents are often left traumatized and with painful physical injuries that require extensive care.
Motor vehicle accidents may seem like an inconvenience. However, they can turn into ongoing mental, physical, and financial pain and suffering. After being hurt in a motor vehicle accident, it is likely that you will have many questions. The last thing that you will want to do is have to worry about handling an insurance company to make sure they fairly compensate you for your damages.
If you’ve been hurt due to a motor vehicle accident, a Portland car accident lawyer will be able to help guide you through the legal process and help you get the money that you can use to cover the financial burdens you face throughout your recovery process.
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