Portland, OR – One Killed in Car Crash on NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd near Columbia Blvd
Portland, OR (July 1, 2021) – A head-on collision report in the Portland area early Wednesday evening claimed one person’s life while leaving a second person injured. At approximately 515 p.m., on June 30, the Portland Police Department responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Reports provided by authorities show that three vehicles were involved in a head-on collision on Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at the intersection of Columbia Boulevard during the evening hours. The impact of the crash left the vehicles with moderate damage.
One person involved in the accident was rushed to a local hospital via ambulance for the treatment of severe injuries. Authorities confirm that the victim passed away after arriving. A second driver was transported to a local hospital for the treatment of undisclosed injuries. At this time the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the victim who was injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Car Accidents in Portland, Oregon
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